A member asked:

Good day. i have been ill since last mon. my gp said its the flu but i still have a runny nose, cough, body ache, and headaches. no taste or smell. yesterday i found out someone i work with closely is positive. is it too early to test?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: It is not too early to test if you have had a positive COVID 19 contact and have symptoms that can be consistent with COVID 19. Average incubation period for COVID-19 is 2 to14 days (but as little as 1 day), median time is 4-5 days.

Answered 8/8/2020

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