Anonymous

3 years

When should I get Covid Test

I have contacted with Covid Positive friend - for less than 5 seconds in an open space, and he is with face mask
I am fully vaccinated and went for PCR Test on day 5 (after last contact) - Negative result. But, day 6 I had mild fever (below 38 Celsius) and was subsided after taking Parasol. No other Covid symptoms so far.
When should I take for my 2nd test? Is Covid Self Test good enough or I should go for another PCR test. Do advice. Thanks

Dr Ramzdhan,

3 years

Hello and good morning,
Thanks for the question.

Based on your statement, we understand that you are worry about the Covid 19 infection since you have contacted with your friend that was Covid positive. Therefore, I will help you to clarify the problem.

Based on the WHO, these are the symptoms of Covid 19:

Most common symptoms:

  1. fever
  2. dry cough
  3. tiredness

Less common symptoms:

  1. aches and pains
  2. sore throat
  3. diarrhoea
  4. conjunctivitis
  5. headache
  6. loss of taste or smell
  7. a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes

Serious symptoms:

  1. difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  2. chest pain or pressure
  3. loss of speech or movement

If you have any of the symptoms above, I will advice you to take the second swab since you only had a mild fever and it was subsided after taking the parasol and no other Covid symptoms so far. You can also talk to our doctors through online consultation for further information.

We hope that the answer satisfy you. Thank you.

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