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Published 03 Jun, 2021 02:01pm

READ: Do you need to get tested for Covid-19 if you're vaccinated?

Do you need to get tested for Covid-19 if you're vaccinated? No, you can skip routine testing, with some exceptions.

The latest guidance from the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says you don’t need to be tested or quarantined if you’re fully vaccinated, even if you’ve been exposed to someone who was sick. An exception is if you develop Covid-19 symptoms such as fever, cough and fatigue.

The updated guidance reflects recent studies showing vaccinated people face very little risk of serious disease. Even if you get an infection, you’ll be less likely to spread it to others and any symptoms will likely be milder.

Read more from AP here.

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