Dr. Barry Dworkin

Now five days later, after testing positive for COVID, you still test positive. What criteria are public health units using to recommend ending self-isolation to return to work?

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 27, 2022

People who have symptoms OR test positive for COVID-19 on a PCR test or Rapid Antigen Test (RAT)

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