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I have a cough, do i need to get tested for covid - 19, or only if more severe symptoms appear. i have not travelled out the country in the past 3 months and live in the eastern cape. ?
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COUGH: In South Africa, a medical consultation is needed before one can proceed to testing. Some health insurance companies have APP's to take prior to medical consultation which can be done via telemedicine. Cough can be related to a number of conditions including COVID 19 infection.
Answered 9/12/2020
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