Hi, About A Week And A Half Ago I Was

Posted on Sat, 30 May 2020

Question: Hi, about a week and a half ago I was recommended to self isolate for a week after recovery and it’s been almost a week since my recovery and all I had was a cough, the cough went away with Tylenol and now I’m feeling much better and haven’t had a cough for about a week now, when do you recommend for me to go back out in public since I’m 100% now and I have to go back to work.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The quarantine should be extended for a further fortnight after recovery.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in " Ask a Doctor".
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You should know that according the recommandations the people who have recovered from the virus and are no longer displaying any symptoms like you, could still remain contagious for up to two weeks.
So, the WHO has adviced that quarantine measures should be extended for a further fortnight after recovery as people may still be contagious.

Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T