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My neighbor is coughing. should i be worried about covid-19?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Covid coughing: If you are social distancing properly, it likely shouldn't cause fear. The cough may or may not be related to COVID -19.

Answered 6/27/2020

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A member asked:

My neighbor is coughing. should i be worried about covid-19?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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