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2020-08-30 02:59:26
Hi, If a person is tested negative with Rapid antigen test and having symptoms of running nose and dry cough ( very rarely). Is it still necessary to undergo any test?
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Rapid tests r highly unreliable. During pandemic,  any symptoms be considered n cared like covid.
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no need of any tests if no other symptoms as of now. just obeserve n stay isolated for safety of ur family

Answered2020-08-30 03:41:48

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