South Africa
A 30-year-old female asked:
I have fluelike symptoms such as tiredness,coughing with a runny nose and sore throat . we were self isolating for long until last week. id like to get a covid test if a gp can please recommend it formally. i have a conference to attend next week. ?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
In USA or ZA?: In South Africa- one consults with a medical provider who will determine need for COVID 19 testing. Consult your local primary care provider or you can use telemedicine for individual consultations. In USA testing policies vary by state.
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