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Hi i have flu and my symptoms are nasal congestion, headache and i had a sore throat but my throat is cleared now,coughing but that also subsided just congestion an a headache that come and goes, does this mean i must go test for covid?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: No, you can elect to quarantine for 14 days. These symptoms could be due to COVID 19.

Answered 12/3/2020

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A member asked:

Hi i have flu and my symptoms are nasal congestion, headache and i had a sore throat but my throat is cleared now,coughing but that also subsided just congestion an a headache that come and goes, does this mean i must go test for covid?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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