Covid-19: Should I Get A Test?

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Here is what you need to know about Covid-19 testing as some health departments are once again prioritizing who should get tested

As coronavirus cases surge around the U.S., demand for tests is also rising. But test supplies can’t keep up, and wait times for results are stretching to a week or longer.

As a result, some health departments are once again prioritizing who should get tested, but the guidelines and recommendations differ across the country. Following is some advice from health officials and doctors about whether you should get tested and when.

 

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Do not get tested The virus is being spread at the testing sites. Unused swabs are coming back as positive. People who tire of waiting in line are later notified they tested positive without ever having taken the test. Swabs push the virus into your system

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