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Been working friday home since 23rd march, is it necessary for me to test for covid19 or could this just be that i'm catching the seasonal flu?
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Symptoms similar : It is not easy to differentiate symptoms sometimes since all the viruses are currently circulating. If you have access to testing, you could get tested. However it is important for you to get to a place of rest for quick recovery since you seem to be under much stress from above description.
Answered 4/9/2020
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COVID 19/ flu: This could be related to influenza, COVID 19 or a variety of other infections. If you are able to quarantine and work from home, as long as you get seen for more severe symptoms, testing isn't a requirement clinically. Rest, hydrate, quarantine & eat healthfully. Consider use of acetaminophen, saline for nasal irrigation, decongestant or cough syrup. Get urgent care for difficulty breathing
Answered 7/25/2020
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