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Hi i tested positive for covid 19 on the 16th july symptoms that i still have loss of smell and taste, very sore throat, ear pain, cough. will this settle? or is this something else. my family have all recovered.no preexisting conditions
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Continue to: Continue to drink fluids,rest and monitor your temperature. Report worsening respiratory symptoms to your physician. COVID PCR conversion by day 21 is typical. If still not well, retest.
Answered 8/4/2020
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COVID concerns: If you had moderate COVID 19 it may take a number of weeks for all sequela to resolve.
Answered 8/3/2020
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