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I came down with covid 8 days ago. my symptoms have improved and are going away, but i am still testing positive on the at home rapid test. how long will i test positive and am i still contagious?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes you should stay isolated until CDC guidelines say it is OK. Check these daily as they change. Test will stay positive until it is not. As Yogi Berra said it is difficult to make predictions.Especially about the future.
Answered 9/24/2022
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