United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 29083
Coronavirus: Screening
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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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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
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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.
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2021-07-07/29083
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1344633
- uk · wq-1344633 · source updated 14 July 2021