A member asked:

I've had slight headache and pains around neck and shoulders (almost like stiff neck and shoulders) together with slight fever (~36.8 yesterday, no fever this morning). should i test for coronavirus in case?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: A temp of 98.2 F (36.8 - C) is not considered a fever. 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.

Answered 11/27/2020

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