What To Do If You Test Positive For COVID-19 On A Home Test?
COVID-19Common questionWhat to do if you test positive for COVID-19 on a home test?If your COVID-19 test is positive, tell a healthcare provider about your positive result and stay in contact with them during your illness. To avoid spreading the virus to others, follow CDC's guidance for isolation.
Can you recover at home if you have a mild case of COVID-19?
Most people have mild illness and are able to recover at home.
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How accurate are at home COVID-19 tests?
Home tests will miss some infections and in rare cases mistakenly indicate an infection. One popular test misses around 15 out of 100 infections — these are called “false negatives” — and gives a false positive result in about 1 in 100 people who aren't infected.
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How long can you spread COVID-19 after testing positive?
People with COVID-19 can spread the virus to other people for 10 days after they develop symptoms, or 10 days from the date of their positive test if they do not have symptoms. The person with COVID-19 and all members of the household should wear a well-fitted mask and consistently, inside the home.
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What should I do if I have tested positive for COVID-19?
Stay home. Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care. Do not leave your home, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.Take care of yourself. Get rest and stay hydrated. Take over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen, to help you feel better.
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