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A news report came out today to say a checkers store that i visited on tuesday has been closed due to a staff member contracting covid 19. given that i visited the store on tuesday, should i get tested? my mum is 82 and lives with me. concerned.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Testing policies: Testing policies differ in each country. Please review Covid 19 Corona Virsu South African Resource Portal at https://sacoronavirus.co.za/ to obtain further guidance.

Answered 5/10/2020

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A member asked:

A news report came out today to say a checkers store that i visited on tuesday has been closed due to a staff member contracting covid 19. given that i visited the store on tuesday, should i get tested? my mum is 82 and lives with me. concerned.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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