Covid timeline question

happycat · ‎09-18-2010

My dad had a doctor apt last Wednesday. Today, my dad got a call from that doctors office telling him the doctor had tested positive for covid today. They told my dad that they didn't think daddy would get it if he wasn't already sick.

I need some help. What I have read says it can take up to 3 weeks after being exposed to show symptoms or test positive.

My dad went this afternoon and got a covid test which he should get back tomorrow.

If his test is negative, is he in the clear? It doesn't seem like he would be to me.

Thank you in advance.

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

@happycat Maybe. People who are asymptomatic tend to spread Covid a day or 2 before they themselves feel ill. If your dad saw that doctor a number of days before he fell ill, your dad might well be okay.

but - getting tested was smart and continuing to take care would also be smart! Wishing him health

Suziepeach · ‎03-10-2010

Plus your dad might need to self isolate for a few days to make sure, even if the test comes back negative.

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docsgirl · ‎03-09-2010

I have no advice or information. I just want to let you know that I will keep your dad in my prayers that he will be Covid free.

docsgirl

itsmagic · ‎08-08-2011

Since it’s been a week since possible exposure and if his test comes back negative I don’t think your dad is entirely out of the woods but I would be more positive about him not coming down with it. I think they now say quarantine for 10 days but i personally would probably do 14 days total. Both my sister and her husband came down with it 3 days after exposure but I know everyone is different.

skatting44 · ‎07-26-2019

I know someone that tested positive and she was told that she needed to identify anyone she was around 14 days earlier , but that most develop symptoms within 5 days . Once you test positive , you can be contagious for 14 days or longer because everyone's immune system is different

happycat · ‎09-18-2010

@docsgirl wrote:
I have no advice or information. I just want to let you know that I will keep your dad in my prayers that he will be Covid free.
docsgirl

Thank you so much, @docsgirl. I really do appreciate it, he is 83 and has copd and congestive heart failure, this is very worrisome.

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

The friend who does my hair had direct exposure from 6 members of her immediate family who tested positive after a private funeral service.

She developed the same early flu like symptoms as all of her family; her doctor felt sure she had the virus, but all 3 Covid tests were negative. She had to quarantine for 14 days, but never developed further symptoms.