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A 47-year-old female asked:

I have gone for a covid-19 test, i received my results last week, it was negative, however now i have flu like symptoms, headache, body aches, dry cough (every now and then, not continuos), sore throat. should i go for another test or my gp?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Start with Dr.: Start with your doctor who can also assess for other causes for these symptoms. Your doctor may or may not recommend repeat of COVID 19 testing.
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