A member asked:

I have a sore throat and headache, the risk assessment says possible covid-19 infection. please assist further?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Please contact your doctor who will assess further to determine if referral for testing is indicated. Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these symptoms: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/3/2020

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Agree with Dr. F: If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately. Wish you good health!

Answered 7/25/2020

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A member asked:

I have a sore throat and headache, the risk assessment says possible covid-19 infection. please assist further?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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