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2021-09-10 13:34:40
After interstate travel in flight, is it better to quarentine for 14 days and then take RTPCR test or take RTPCR test on arrival? Is it possible that a person gets infected in flight but RTPCR test comes negative if test done on arrival and later person is found Covid positive
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Depends on the timing of RT PCR.. it should be done after 5 days with exposure with suspected COVID patient or if develop symptoms

Answered2021-09-10 13:58:58

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Better to do RT-PCR after 5-6 days of arrival or if covid symptoms appear,, depending whichever is earlier. Also take due precautions during travel.

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Follow ICMR guidance.

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