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A 49-year-old male asked:

I have a nasal drip and an associated cough for the last week and a half. i have not been running a fever but last night i started running a fever. i do not suspect that i have covid but i want to make sure. how do i get a reference letter that i can?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Psychiatry 27 years experience
COVID 19 concerns: 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. There are a number of free apps you can use to look at your risk. You should quarantine.
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Last updated Dec 16, 2020

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