Flu symptoms - coughing, tightness and slight fever. feel v. ill since wednesday. travelled last week to tanzania (non-affected country) for a conference - the conference had many people from germany and one recently returned from italy?

Seek local advice: With the coronavirus pandemic and based on actual timing you may need to be tested for flu and/or COVID. Self-isolating will be wise also, trying to protect your family members. Best would be to call your GP for further recommendations.

Recommend eval: This could be from a number of infections (to include viral infections like Influenza or COVID 19).

See below: Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Please contact your doctor by phone for further evaluation and mechanism for testing in ZA. Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately. Wish you good health.