Hi and thank you for asking us

Through the question and statement you gave on the above section, i completely understand your concern over this matter. For safety measures you are advised to be quarantine and monitor any changes on your health for any symptoms. A negative result means you are not infected during the time of your sample was collected. A second test should be done for confirmation as there is a possibility in which you were very early in your infection when your sample was collected and that you could test positive later. That is why you need to self-isolate in between your first and second test.

I do urge you to continue monitoring your health and please take necessary precautions to protect yourself from the virus.

These are the guidelines from the Centre of Disease Control (CDC):

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

You may consult a MOH doctor by clicking Ask Doctor at the Ministry of Health website (COVID-19 Portal) to ask any health issues related to COVID-19 starting from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.

After 5.00 pm till 12.00 am, please direct your enquiries to our DoctorOnCall website at this link DoctorOnCall Tanya.

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