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Good day dr, hope all is well. with the ongoing number of covid-19 cases raising in south africa, i would like to know if my essential delta saver cover can cover for the desease if i get infected?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Covid: You may want to double check with your provider. Covid-19 is simply a type of respiratory infection like the flu. It should be covered like any other disease process.

Answered 1/13/2021

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A member asked:

Good day dr, hope all is well. with the ongoing number of covid-19 cases raising in south africa, i would like to know if my essential delta saver cover can cover for the desease if i get infected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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