Hi, I Had A Small Cough Last Week And I

Posted on Sun, 17 May 2020

Question: Hi, I had a small cough last week and I wanted to be cautious and not go to work because I didn’t want to get anyone sick and it’s been a couple of days now and my cough completely went away because I stayed home and took some Tylenol but I still feel like I shouldn’t go back to work for another week just to be on the safe side, i wanted to know if I can get a doctors note to be able to go back to work by May 4, 2020. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
In todays scenario one week isolation needed after recovery

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.

In todays scenario of COVID-19, atleast one weeks isolation is needed eve after complete recovery from symptoms.

However we donot provide doctor's note on this service.

You can contact customer care service for refund.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (32 minutes later)

My cough has gone away completely and I’m feeling 100% okay mentally and physically, since I’ve recovered already, you recommend one week of isolation after recovery, correct ?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes 7 days after recovery

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

We still need more accurate tests to see if virus has disappeared after recovery.

I will suggest atleast 7 days isolation after recovery from Corona-like symptoms. This is for complete recovery of the person's inner organs as well as to stop further transmission.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj