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Infected with the coronavirus but not showing symptoms? A physician answers 5 questions about asymptomatic COVID-19

  • Written by William Petri, Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia
Even if you're feeling fine, you might be infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.John Lamparski/Getty Images Entertainment via Getty Images

Blood tests that check for exposure to the coronavirus are starting to come online, and preliminary findings suggest that many people have been infected without knowing it. Even people who do...

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