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I have a mild fever.. should i go test for covid19?

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Contact local health: Your post does not reveal your location but we have no access to or information about regional covid activity around the globe where this site can be seen. Those with shortness of breath with minor activity or painful breathing are the group most in need of tests. For others it depends on local risk factors/disease activity. You may be better off avoiding a testing center where some will be +.

Answered 8/5/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Any COVID 19 contacts? COVID in your area? Other possible symptoms? COVID 19 Sx's may include fever, cough, feeling tired, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, chills, chest pain, nasal congestion, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Can get eval through telemedicine to determine if testing is indicated. Take care.

Answered 9/9/2020

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