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A 22-year-old female asked:

I have come into direct contact with someone who tested positive for covid. i have a mild sore throat, on and off headaches, tight chest, cough. should i get tested?

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Dr. Anshul Gandhi
A Verified Doctoranswered
Emergency Medicine 10 years experience
COVID-19 Symptoms2: COVID-19 common symptoms include Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, Headache, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea. Individuals with symptoms should isolate immediately and get tested. Severe shortness of breath / trouble breathing warrants emergency department visit.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Psychiatry 27 years experience
COVID concerns: I would recommend that. However, if in ZA, a doctor will need to refer you.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Pathology 51 years experience
See below: 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. Be sure to get tested, if you get symptoms. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately. Wish you good health.
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Last updated Jan 1, 2021

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