Do i need to go for a covid test, and where ?

GP first: Your question got truncated, but in case you have symptoms and have been exposed to a COVID positive contact testing and quarantine would be appropriate. Your GP should be able to coordinate locally and that would be your best resource at this point.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

COVID 19: Have you been exposed to someone who is COVID positive? Do you have any symptoms? COVID 19 sx’s: dry cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, nasal congestion, sneezing, fever, headache, sore throat, feeling tired, loss of sense of taste/smell, decreased appetite, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, chills & muscle aches. You would need a referral from provider to get tested in South Africa.

See below: Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Please contact your doctor by phone for further evaluation and mechanism for testing in your area. Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. Be sure to get tested, if you get symptoms. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately. Wish you good health.

COVID 19 testing: You posted on the Free Public Health Education site for HealthTap where we do not diagnosis, treat or refer. risk. In ZA, a medical provider evals to decide if COVID 19 testing is indicated. Contact your own medical provider or get telemedicine consult from an on-line provider. You can use one of the free on-line apps check your risk.