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2021-05-13 15:08:05
My friend's mother aged 52 tested positive 2 days back with 20 ct value in RTPCR and yesterday her grandmother aged 80 also tested positive with 28 cat value . Can they be isolated in the same room as other room dont have a proper ventilation?
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Hello dear Yes they can, but as soon as any one of them tests negative, they should be separated.
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Ideally patient should be isolated in separate rooms even if both are covid positive double masking should be done.

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Ideally not ..proper ventillation should be there..so as to decrease viral load should be in seperate rooms  if not possible need to wear mask..as one  can increase one's risk

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