#AskTheExpert Baby was positive in rt pcr test and it’s day 11 No symptoms Do we have to repeat the test after 14 days like adults do

A. Many babies with RT-PCR test positive can be quite healthy. The incubation period for children is the same as in adults. Symptoms start within 2-14 days after exposure but occur most frequently within 5-7 days. If there are no symptoms, there is no need to do the RT-PCR again. But to put your worries to rest, you can go ahead with the test.