For those who may have been exposed to COVID over the Thanksgiving holiday week and weekend, how many tests should you take before you can be confident you didn’t contract the virus?
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, anyone who was exposed to someone with COVID should wear a mask for 10 days when around others and avoid contact with persons who are at high risk for severe disease and large gatherings. The health department notes that the"date of last exposure" should be considered day 0.
If you test negative a second time, you can either choose to test again a third time, consider getting a laboratory test, or call your health care provider to evaluate other potential causes of illness, including the flu and RSV, which are both seeing increasing cases around the country. You are then encouraged to follow the CDC’s guidance for people with the virus, including staying at home, isolating from others and seeking follow-up care with a health care provider if necessary.
“I think it’s good to test a little bit earlier, knowing that the mean calibration period is a little less than three and a half days,” she said. “That way if you know you’re positive, then you can isolate sooner.”
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