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Hi i am a doctor working in a state hospital. i have malaise, headache and a sore throat now for a week. my left eye also had conjunctivitis but the other symptoms do not resolve. there is a covid 19 contact in our estate. should i test for it?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

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CoVID-19 test: If you have access to testing, you may test. Your risk depends on whether you have had contact with the index case in your building. If you are likely exposed, you should self isolate for 14 days for the safety of your patients

Answered 3/31/2020

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A member asked:

Hi i am a doctor working in a state hospital. i have malaise, headache and a sore throat now for a week. my left eye also had conjunctivitis but the other symptoms do not resolve. there is a covid 19 contact in our estate. should i test for it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

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