Hello, I contracted Covid19 several months ago. I have no more symptoms, but I have to do rapid tests 1x a week (health work). Why is my rapid test for Covid19 still positive several months after I contracted the virus? Thank you very much for your answer I have a trip to the US planned in 3 weeks. Do you think I need a certificate that states that I was infected with Covid19 within 3 months? If so, can a pharmacist do it? Thank you!

My rapid test is positive several months after my diagnosis, am I really positive/contagious?

31-year-old woman2 years ago

Hello, I contracted Covid19 several months ago. I have no more symptoms, but I have to do rapid tests 1x a week (health work). Why is my rapid test for Covid19 still positive several months after I contracted the virus?

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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Hello, ma'am,

The test detects the virus particles. It could be that the test still detects the old particles. It could also be a reinfection, which is still possible. We do not recommend testing 3 months after an episode of COVID for this reason.

Sincerely,

Tom Samaha, Pharmacist

31-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Thank you very much for your answer

I have a trip to the US planned in 3 weeks. Do you think I need a certificate that states that I was infected with Covid19 within 3 months? If so, can a pharmacist do it?

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

I refer you to the appropriate instances for this question:

https://ca.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-canada-3/#:~:text=All%20non%2Dimmigrant%2C%20non%2D,(POE)%20and%20ferry%20terminals.

https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid

A COVID test is not necessary, it is the mandatory vaccination that is still in place. This

being written, pharmacists cannot issue a certificate of infection.

Sincerely,

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

31-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Thank you!

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

We'd love to!