If I test positive for COVID-19, how long do I need to stay isolated?
Dr. Ruth Berggren answers your COVID-19 questions
Alyssa Medina, Creative Services Digital Producer
Steve Spriester, Anchor/Reporter
SAN ANTONIO – SAQ: I tested positive for the coronavirus and am in self-isolation. How do I know when it’s safe to come out of isolation? Should I be retested?
Doctor Ruth Berggren, Director of the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, says this depends on whether you show symptoms of the virus.
Patients with symptoms should spend a minimum of seven days in self-isolation. Before coming in contact with others they should also notice a significant difference in symptoms. This includes not having a fever for at least 72 hours.
Asymptomatic patients should remain isolated for 10 days after testing.
You can read more about the recommendations for isolating with COVID-19 on the Centers for Disease Control website.
Click here to watch the full Q&A segments with Dr. Berggren.
