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With the at-home covid tests that the government gave out, is there an optimal time to use it once symptoms start? or does it not matter?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

It’s preferable to use it as soon as you have any symptoms Good Luck

Answered 3/17/2022

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With the at-home covid tests that the government gave out, is there an optimal time to use it once symptoms start? or does it not matter?

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