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Telling people not to go to work or school if they are sick is not helpful. i have had a cough and runny nose for 2 weeks. am i suppose to sit at home during all of that time?

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Dr. Guha Krishnaswamy answered

Testing is indicated: Testing needs to be done in the midst of a pandemic especially if you have been in contact with family. Friends or coworkers. Contact a local Provider or hospital testing site

Answered 5/14/2020

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A member asked:

Telling people not to go to work or school if they are sick is not helpful. i have had a cough and runny nose for 2 weeks. am i suppose to sit at home during all of that time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Guha Krishnaswamy answered

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