Hello....we Went Out Walking This Evening And A Young Teenager

Posted on Tue, 23 Jun 2020

Question: Hello....we went out walking this evening and a young teenager came by on a skateboard we saw him blow smoke from a cigerrete we waited then crossed the street but still smelled the smoke? We are concerned about COVID

Answered by Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry for COVID if you had face mask.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for Corona infection if you had face mask during that incidence.
If face mask was not used then watch for symptoms like fever, cough and sore throat in you.
If no symptoms for 5 days then no need to worry for Corona infection.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar (13 hours later)

No face mask. We were walking outside. But another dr on here said no. So now I am confused.

Answered by Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ok. Risk of infection is there but very very low.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Honestly speaking, risk of infection is there but very very low.
So no need to worry much.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T