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How many days of isolation in covid?
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I tested positive for covid on monday, 15th august with fever and sore throat. Wednesday onwards I had no fever. I've been isolating since monday. Can I step out of isolation on Saturday ? I have young kids in the house hence asking.. can wear a mask constantly if required
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Hello,
I recommend covid isolation for Atleast 7 days.
Fever might have subsided but if your viral load is high, it can be transmitted to others.
Please wait till Monday to go out of isolation
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U can be out of ur isolation with precautions
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You should go home by Monday.
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Dr. Valli Ponsing
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Chennai
U need to Isolation yourself for 5 days
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if u are asymptomatic, u can get back to your work
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Dr. Malaika Javaid
General Medicine
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
7 days of isolation is good enough
Yes you can step out with precautions like wear a mask!!
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
7-10 days of isolation is advised based on individual case history and severity of symptoms. Please consult with your treating Dr and you can end it on 22 nd. Not before that.
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Dr. Ebin Victor
General Practitioner
1 yrs exp
Cochin
7 days is the isolation period recommend
After 7 days you could take a self test Rapid Antigen Test like Covi Self from home and test for Covid and come out of quarantine if tested negative
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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