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Hi have been having a mild fever since the 15 of march, with a strange sensation in the throat, fever went away on the 17, but came back yesterday on the 25 march, mild, no short of breath just a slight headache, must i test for covid19?
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Self-quarantine: If your symptoms are mild, the recommendation is to continue to monitor.If one becomes short of breath or worsening persistent fever, one may be recommended for testing.Otherwise, testing at this time is not recommended by the CDC or the departments of health.If anything worsens, please contact your doctor.Stay home and rest,drink fluids and monitor until symptoms gone.Possible you had 2 illnesses
Answered 3/31/2020
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