Help: I’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19

By K Health
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December 9, 2020

First and foremost, seek immediate medical attention if you are experiencing shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or persistent pain or pressure in the chest.

The contagious rate for COVID-19 is highest in the first 14 days of exposure, as it takes this amount of time for symptoms to develop. Even if you do not show any symptoms, it’s important you stay home and avoid contact with others for those 14 days. To protect and prevent the spread to others, inform anyone you’ve been in contact with since your known exposure immediately, and suggest they get a COVID-19 test.

The CDC notes most people diagnosed with COVID-19 will be able to recover at home. If you want to talk through your symptoms with a doctor you can always text with one now in the K Health app.

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