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Hi, i'm a doctor working in casualty and i have been seeing and swabbing patients for coronavirus. in the last 2 days i've developed flu like symptoms. could you please help me test for covid? thank you.
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Local hospital: Thank you for your work in the casualty unit, where you may have been exposed to COVID 19. COVID 19 infection is associated with flu like symptoms. Please stay home, rest, monitor your temperature and avoid contact with others. Please arrange for testing at your local medical center or through your health department. Remember to stay well hydrated and to avoid Motrin until the COVID 19 test is neg
Answered 7/1/2020
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