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Old 12-21-2023, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Bugface View Post
The purpose of the test is to not only discover whether you have Covid, but to also find out if you are still contagious. You can still be contagious after you are symptom free. This protects others from getting Covid. I know a number of people who have died from Covid as well as many who suffer debilitating long term effects that have seriously impacted their quality of life. Having survived both cancer and an autoimmune condition, I appreciate every day of good health!
But current guidance says to stay home for 5 days from symptom onset. It doesn’t say keep testing.