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We have community transmission of novel coronavirus/covid in my county, but we don't know where. does that mean anyone in the county who develops symptoms should be tested?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Screening: Individuals with symptoms consistent with COVID 19 should be screened (CDC.gov).

Answered 4/28/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Testing sites: Please check this reference for a list of testing sites in South Africa: https://947.co.za/articles/2020/03/19/here-are-your-covid-19-testing-sites-in-south-africa

Answered 5/27/2020

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A member asked:

We have community transmission of novel coronavirus/covid in my county, but we don't know where. does that mean anyone in the county who develops symptoms should be tested?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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