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I traveled to dubai on the 24th feb. my wife (39 yrs, healthy) has had a dry cough for 5 days. no other symptoms. no known contact with any positive case or otherwise. should she be tested for covid-19? thx
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No : Without a fever and no know exposure to Covid-19, no test needs to be done. Watch for fever or fatigue or a worsening cough.
Answered 3/24/2020
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