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Is it possible to avoid getting covid when family is infected if you self-isolate (except shared bathroom) but they don't? after 5 days are they still contagious? no symptoms except sore throat but i've been lysoling everywhere + mask, test negative?
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Pts are contagious for between 10-20 days depending on severity of infection you are doing all the right things. your chances of getting are very low. But in Co vid it is never 100%. wish you god health
Answered 10/26/2022
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