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I have the flu, dr's at the hospital i work say that it is most likely flu and i do not require a covid 19 test. can i get a sick note emailed to me as i do not want to risk exposing myself by going to see a dr physically?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Many providers are practicing through telemedicine at this time. One would not likely be able to differentiate between influenza and COVID 19 without testing.

Answered 5/13/2020

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A member asked:

I have the flu, dr's at the hospital i work say that it is most likely flu and i do not require a covid 19 test. can i get a sick note emailed to me as i do not want to risk exposing myself by going to see a dr physically?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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