- Female
- 27 Years
- 29/01/2025
I've heard that someone who had COVID tested negative after 21 days. Is it okay to meet them and have close contact after two months? Is there still any risk of passing on COVID or anything like that? Just trying to be cautious and understand the situation better.
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yes you can meet that person.
Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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