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I have had respiratory symptoms for over a week and learned that i have likely been exposed to covid19. why am i being advised to just stay home and not being offered testing? why do i have to reach medical emergency status to even be tested?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Avoid spread: Please stay home, rest and drink fluids. Monitor your temperature. If your cough or shortness of breath worsen, please see a physician and arrange testing. A chest image should be obtained at the same time if there are lower respiratory tract findings.

Answered 3/30/2020

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A member asked:

I have had respiratory symptoms for over a week and learned that i have likely been exposed to covid19. why am i being advised to just stay home and not being offered testing? why do i have to reach medical emergency status to even be tested?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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