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Do i need to get tested for covid-19. living with a person who returned from canada 20/03. dry throat, but do not feel sick?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Not necessarily: Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these symptoms: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

Answered 9/11/2020

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A member asked:

Do i need to get tested for covid-19. living with a person who returned from canada 20/03. dry throat, but do not feel sick?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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