Can you get tested instead of 14-day quarantine?

amother

Sun, Aug 02 2020, 4:39 pm

When coming in from Fl to NY, if one gets tested when they arrive to NY, can that be used instead of a quarantine?

Also, does anyone know where to do rapid testing in Brooklyn? Can they test toddlers too or just older kids and adults?

youngishbear

Sun, Aug 02 2020, 4:42 pm

If you've been exposed in FL, it can take up to 14 days before you test positive. That's why testing on day 1 is not enough.

amother

Wine

Sun, Aug 02 2020, 4:55 pm

From the FAQ on NY’s website:

If I have a negative COVID-19 diagnostic test, does that mean I can come out of quarantine?
No. Symptoms of COVID-19 can appear as late as 14 days after exposure. Therefore, a negative test cannot guarantee that you will not become sick. The full 14 days of quarantine are required.

amother

Blue

Sun, Aug 02 2020, 4:55 pm

In Lakewood drs said you had to wait minimum 10 days when returning before testing.

Elfrida

Sun, Aug 02 2020, 4:57 pm

Generally the answer to these questions is no. You can be incubating the disease at an early stage so there is not enough to show up on a test, but that doesn't mean you won't develop it a week later.