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If i finish my 5 days of mask wearing (after 5 days of quarantine) before my husband, should i still mask around him until he reaches his 5th day of mask wearing? could he reinfect me?

Q: if i finish my 5 days of mask wearing (after 5 days of quarantine) before my husband, should i still mask around him until he reaches his 5th day of mask wearing? could he reinfect me?

: I would err on the side of caution, and always wear a mask. Individuals can always be reinfected.

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Dr. Daniel Berman answered

I would err on the side of caution, and always wear a mask. Individuals can always be reinfected.

Answered 2/14/2023

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A member asked:

If i finish my 5 days of mask wearing (after 5 days of quarantine) before my husband, should i still mask around him until he reaches his 5th day of mask wearing? could he reinfect me?

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