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Hi, i have flu like symptoms - blocked nose, fatigue and muscle pain. no fever, headaches, cough etc. should i go for a covid test? thanks carla

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: These symptoms could be from a number of different causes. COVID 19 is on the differential.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.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/7/2020

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A member asked:

Hi, i have flu like symptoms - blocked nose, fatigue and muscle pain. no fever, headaches, cough etc. should i go for a covid test? thanks carla

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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