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Do i need a drs note to test for the covid-19 virus? im currently having a sore throat, headache, slight cough but no fever. i am a physiotherapist and have worked with a lot of out as well as in patients before the lockdown. south africa)

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Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

Call first: If you have no symptoms or your symptoms are mild, stay home for self-quarantine 14 days or till recovery. If symptoms are severe or uncertain, call your health care provider to get instructions regarding testing, self-quarantine and possible hospitalization then follow through!

Dr Ban agreed

Answered 3/6/2021

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A member asked:

Do i need a drs note to test for the covid-19 virus? im currently having a sore throat, headache, slight cough but no fever. i am a physiotherapist and have worked with a lot of out as well as in patients before the lockdown. south africa)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

Dr Ban agreed

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