Good day, i am 29 weeks pregnant and my profession is teaching, i also have a 2 year old son. my chest and throat is sore, i have a constant headache and feel dizzy at times. is it necessary to get myself tested for the coronavirus?

Can give Dr. a call: Throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from other causes such as allergies, irritants, or COVID-19. Usually, a person sees the doctor (call first) if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly. COVID-19 tends to have cough, whereas strep usually lacks cough but has more throat pain

Stay home: You should be tested to determine whether you have COVID-19. The other possible causes include an influenza or other respiratory viral infection, Strep A. Your BP and weight gain should be closely followed. Please arrange an appointment with your OB specialist.