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Hello doctor, my manager at work (and girlfriends father) just tested positive for covid. i have itchy throat and bit of diarrhea, last night i woke up with terrible muscle pain in my neck. i dont have a cough. should i return back to work ?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Agree with Dr. N: You have Covid-19, unless proven otherwise. Get tested. Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. if you get symptoms. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately. Wish you good health!

Answered 7/4/2020

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A member asked:

Hello doctor, my manager at work (and girlfriends father) just tested positive for covid. i have itchy throat and bit of diarrhea, last night i woke up with terrible muscle pain in my neck. i dont have a cough. should i return back to work ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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