A member asked:

I've been having the same symptoms as for corona virus. i've had them coming along slowly for 1 week now. i haven't had direct contact with someone who has travelled overseas but i'm worried i've had indirect contact. should i get tested?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Corona virus: If you are symptomatic and not SOB you should not need tested. Testing in itself does not change the course and at this time and it does not lead to a specific beneficial action. If fever and SOB the testing guides inpatient therapy. Follow the following guidelines: https://www.healthtap.com/blog/covid-19-care-guidelines/preventing-covid-19; https://www.healthtap.com/blog/covid-19-care-guidelines

Answered 3/24/2020

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