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Have questions on Covid19 recovery?
We answer the most important ones in this master thread. #stayaware

❓Is a #Covid test required to confirm recovery?

If you do not have any symptoms 14 days after confirmation of Covid, a repeat test IS NOT required.

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❓When can I consider myself recovered from Covid?

➡️ 14 days after date of test.
➡️ 3 consecutive days of no symptoms.
➡️ If you had severe symptoms, consult your doctor for discharge criteria.
➡️ No need for a repeat RTPCR test.

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❓Do I need to continue wearing masks inside my home after recovery?

No. One does not generally transmit the virus after Day 10 of infection. After 14 days of room quarantine, there is no need to wear a #mask inside the house.

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❓20 days after getting Covid, I did a repeat RTPCR and it came back positive. What does that mean?

RTPCR is a sensitive test and one can test positive even after the mandated 14 day recovery period. That does not mean that you are still ill or infectious. Do not panic.

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❓How long do I have natural immunity after infection?

This is still a matter of study. Antibodies and cell mediated immunity can last for 8 months or more. In some cases, antibodies have dropped off after 3 months. It's too early to definitively pin down a timeline.

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❓When can I take the vaccine after recovery?

As per latest guidelines of MoHFW, one can take the #vaccine 3 MONTHS after recovery.
This applies to those who got Covid after taking the 1st vaccine dose as well. Take the 2nd dose, 3 months after recovery.

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❓I have not fully regained my sense of smell, even a week after recovery. What should be done?

For some it can take few weeks to get their sense of smell/taste back to earlier state. Do not panic, it will come back on it's own. There is no specific medication required.

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❓How can I clean the room I isolated in, after recovery?

➡️ Use a disinfectant to wipe down commonly touched surfaces - door handles, bed, switches, table, chair, bathroom accessories etc.
➡️ Use a disinfectant to clean the room and bathroom floors.

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➡️ Open windows for ventilation.
➡️ Dispose off any waste separately. Do not mix with regular household waste.
➡️ Remove curtains, bed sheets and other soft furnishing items and wash separately.
➡️ If available, engage a professional disinfection service.

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❓Can I get reinfected after recovery and will it be more severe?

Yes, one can get reinfected even after recovery. Can't comment on severity.
You should continue to follow Covid appropriate behavior after recovery and get vaccinated if eligible.

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❓ I have recovered from Covid, but is now anxious about #mucormycosis.

It is natural to get anxious, but understand that the chances of getting mucormycosis is minimal for a healthy individual.

You can assess your risk level here -
t.me/mucor_risk_bot

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❓How many days after recovery do so have threat of mucormycosis?

Data on this is still evolving. Monitor for 3 to 4 weeks after recovery for any symptoms of mucormucosis.
Note that diabetic or immunocompromised individuals have a higher risk, even without Covid.

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❓I am feeling tired even after recovery. Is it normal?

Yes, fatigue immediately after recovery is very common. It can take from few weeks to 2 months to get back to normal.
Maintain a balanced and healthy diet, exercise including breathing exercises and take adequate rest.

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📢 The recovery process can be long and tiring with Covid.
Staying prepared, getting timely medical help and having family support can help you get over this better.

If you have any queries on Covid recovery, comment below - we will respond to them.

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