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United Kingdom · Question · Written question

UIN 29083

Coronavirus: Screening

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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7 July 2021

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14 July 2021 · Answer

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14 July 2021

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many days after being in contact with someone who has tested positive for covid-19 it is recommended that a person wait before taking a covid-19 test to ensure that the viral load is sufficient

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  1. 7 July 2021

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many days after being in contact with someone who has tested positive for covid-19 it is recommended that a person wait before taking a covid-19 test to ensure that the viral load is sufficient

    Source: Commons

  2. 14 July 2021

    Answer

    There are no recommended number of days someone should wait before taking a COVID-19 test. Individuals should seek a test as soon as possible within the 10 day isolation period, to allow NHS Test and Trace to identify any close contacts.

    Source: Written answer

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