A member asked:

Hi there, the covid sa app told me that i was in contact with someone on the 2nd october, but i only received the message yesterday so it is way past the quarantine period and i just have a very slight sore throat and a headache. do i need a test?

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Testing is ...: Testing is appropriate to be sure of status and help protect others. Meanwhile stay away from Cold Foods/Drinks Use Warm or Hot Foods/Drinks, & Ibuprofen/Aleve for fever/headache/other body aches/pain. Add Supplements like Zinc, Vitamin D, C & E and continue all the WHO/CDC recommended precautions. Finally see Doctor if a cough/ breathing issues are not relived by the Asthma/ Ventolin inhaler

Answered 10/17/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Because incubation period for COVID 19 can be up to 14 days & you have symptoms you can likely either quarantine or obtain a medical assessment to request referral for COVID 19 testing referral.

Answered 10/17/2020

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