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Good evening my name nicky counter my wife has just tested positive for covid-19.. i am sure i might also have been infected... do i need a referral letter to get myself tested .. and will it be covered by my medical aid?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

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Covid positive: If your wife is positive then yes get tested. This is the basis of contact tracing and testing - now you have to self isolate x15 days. Your medical aid had better cover the test.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/28/2020

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A member asked:

Good evening my name nicky counter my wife has just tested positive for covid-19.. i am sure i might also have been infected... do i need a referral letter to get myself tested .. and will it be covered by my medical aid?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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