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Siwsan

(27,832 posts)
13. I always heard 14, but lately they've been saying 7. I prefer 14
Sat Oct 3, 2020, 01:55 PM
Oct 2020

Of course, experience might be driving that lower number, but the utmost of caution feel better.

Siwsan

(27,832 posts)
16. Ah, thanks!
Sat Oct 3, 2020, 02:44 PM
Oct 2020

I've been though that waiting period. Didn't leave the house for almost a month, out of terrified caution.

Siwsan

(27,832 posts)
9. I won't be comfortable until he reaches that two week spot
Sat Oct 3, 2020, 01:50 PM
Oct 2020

I know things don't usually take that time to develop, but it also makes sense that the healthier you are, the longer it may take to grab hold.

LisaL

(47,418 posts)
5. He is absolutely at risk.
Sat Oct 3, 2020, 01:49 PM
Oct 2020

Incubation period is up to 14 days. On average is 4-5 days.
During incubation period, a person can still test negative and be infected.

Claustrum

(5,058 posts)
6. Incubation period can be 2-14 days
Sat Oct 3, 2020, 01:49 PM
Oct 2020

He isn't safe until at least a few more days of negative testing.

Buckeye_Democrat

(15,526 posts)
10. He needs tested daily for up to two weeks.
Sat Oct 3, 2020, 01:51 PM
Oct 2020

Trump and his gangsters at the debate are pieces of shit!

No more in-person debates!!!

Statistical

(19,264 posts)
11. Each day that passes without symptoms or a positive test means less risk but
Sat Oct 3, 2020, 01:51 PM
Oct 2020

yes he is still at risk. If he tests negative on Sunday that is 5 days which is the median point (50% of people report positive or show symptoms by day 5) so that would be a good sign. By Thursday the risk of infection would be very low but not impossible. To know with 100% (well near 100%) confidence will require 15 days.

 

still_one

(98,883 posts)
12. No, and he and Jill need to be tested periodically for the next two weeks
Sat Oct 3, 2020, 01:52 PM
Oct 2020

and even after that, he needs to still be tested because the virus is out there


Dem2theMax

(11,005 posts)
14. The Bidens need to be tested every day for two weeks.
Sat Oct 3, 2020, 01:58 PM
Oct 2020

I was exposed on a Wednesday and by Saturday I was down. I have no clue how Trump was even able to walk to the helicopter. I could barely get out of a chair to go to the bathroom.

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