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  • 05/05/2023

What do I do if I am covid positive?

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Isolate yourself in a room especially the first 7 days because during this time a patient is most infections. Keep the room ventilated and wear a high quality mask. Do not travel. Eat small healthy meals frequentely to fight the virus.

Dr. Ezhilarasan Suggests...

Take a PT INR Test (Prothrombin Time) Test or Take a Varicella-IgM (Chicken Pox) Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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