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If i have a sore throat but runny nose, should i worry? my temp is fine and has not changed. i have also not been exposed to any covid people . i have no other symptoms of covid. i do not want to get tested for no reason.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID concerns: 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 Ungerleider agreed

Answered 2/5/2021

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A member asked:

If i have a sore throat but runny nose, should i worry? my temp is fine and has not changed. i have also not been exposed to any covid people . i have no other symptoms of covid. i do not want to get tested for no reason.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Ungerleider agreed

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