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Cold symptoms with a negative covid test?

Both my husband and I have had sore throat, cough, and are not feeling great. Our symptoms are mild. We both received Covid tests that are negative. We did tests on different days at different locations. Do we need to isolate?

Female | 73 years old
Complaint duration: 5-6 days

1 Answer

Symptoms are compatible with that of a common upper respiratory presumed viral type infection, which may not be secondary to coronavirus. Standard precautions were utilized to prevent spreading any viral particles to others. Isolation is not necessarily mandated with the symptoms. Generalized precautions are recommended with usage of masks in the presence of others.
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