Vaccination data in Spain continue to be very positive, and the rate of administration of injections in our country brings very good news, almost half of the population already has both doses, 49.3%, represented by 23,372,376 people. Despite this, there are still doubts about what to do if we test positive and have already been vaccinated.
What if I am vaccinated and have had close contact with a positive?
In the case presented, the vaccinated people who present symptoms compatible with those of the coronavirus will be considered as suspicious. If you have only been in contact with one positive for COVID-19, it will not be necessary to stay at homeas long as that positive don’t belong to the delta variant or to another worrying variant of the World Health Organization (WHO) list and two negative PCRs or antigen tests are presented, one at the beginning and another seven days after knowing the contact with the positive.
“People who have received a complete vaccination schedule and are considered as close contact will be exempt from quarantine. They will be followed up with PCR preferably and, if not possible, with another PDIA. Ideally, two tests will be carried out, one at the beginning and another around 7 days after the last contact with the confirmed case.. If this is not possible, it is recommended to carry out at least one test at the time indicated by those responsible for public health in each Autonomous Community ”, he assures the Strategy for Early Detection, Surveillance and Control of COVID-19 of the Ministry of Health.
In addition, Health recommends “Avoid contact with vulnerable people. Likewise, they will be indicated the use of a mask in their social interactions, not attend mass events and monitor the possible appearance of compatible symptoms ”.
What if I test positive despite being vaccinated?
In case of being vaccinated but testing positive for coronavirus, Yes, it should be quarantined and isolated, as if it were not vaccinated. We remember that, despite the fact that the vaccine limits the symptoms, it does not prevent transmission to other people. In addition, the government’s vaccination strategy recommends administer the second dose once the isolation period is over if the person is over 65 years of age.
In the event that a person 65 years of age or younger who has a dose administered but has tested positive for coronavirus, they will wait six months to receive the complete vaccination schedule.
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