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I have made contact with someone whom tested positive with covid 19 on sunday and i now have a sore throat and a cough , should i go for a covid 19 test?
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Get tested: Of course the answer is yes. Contact your doctor ASAP. Good luck.
Answered 4/24/2023
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Yes: Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Please contact your doctor by phone for further evaluation and mechanism for testing in your area. Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately. Wish you good health.
Answered 1/30/2021
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