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I have a covid quarantine question. if i test negative after the 5 days of quarantine then can i go out without wearing a mask?

Q: i have a covid quarantine question. if i test negative after the 5 days of quarantine then can i go out without wearing a mask?

: It's better to wait a day or two more. Why go out with a mask so soon, you can still contract COVID again, even if vaccinated and boosted. Wait for more antibodies to build up. After being outside for a few weeks, test yourself again.

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It's better to wait a day or two more. Why go out with a mask so soon, you can still contract COVID again, even if vaccinated and boosted. Wait for more antibodies to build up. After being outside for a few weeks, test yourself again.

Answered 12/9/2022

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I have a covid quarantine question. if i test negative after the 5 days of quarantine then can i go out without wearing a mask?

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