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2021-03-25 10:18:12
I was diagnosed with covid 19. It's been 14 days after symptoms started and I still test positive for covid 19. I have been asymptomatic for a week. Can I stop isolating myself and get back to work
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From day 1 of your symptoms usually in 14-17days patient become non infective. Test may remain positive for few more days but it doesn't shows infectivity.

Answered2021-03-25 14:14:24

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