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Should i have a corona test if i have the below symptoms? i was also in contact with people that have the flu. i started getting a sore itchy throat last week thursday. on saturday i had a slight fever. yesterday i was extremely tired.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Avoid contact: Stay home, avoid contact with others, rest and drink fluids. Monitor your temperature. If you experience worsening, please contact your physician. You may have influenza, a non COVID 19 respiratory infection, but COVID 19 is still possible with mild symptoms. After one week from the onset of symptoms, or after three days without fever, whichever is longer in duration, less risk.

Answered 4/1/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

South Africa policy?: The majority of doctors viewing your questions are located in USA. Our policies/ protocols may differ from yours. I refer you to “https://sacoronavirus.co.za/” which is the COVID 19 South African Corona Virus Resource Portal for guidance specific to your area. Encourage you to contact your primary care provider via telemedicine who can assess further & determine if you meet testing criteria i Sou

Answered 10/20/2020

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