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I have a mild chesty cough, congestion and a headache. should i be tested for covid-19? i work in the banking industry and two of my colleagues have been tested, with the results pending.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: COVID 19 Sx's may include fever, cough, feeling tired, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, chills, chest pain, nasal congestion, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Contact your PCM, who will likely ask you more questions and decide whether to refer for testing.

Answered 7/2/2020

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