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If you have flu symptoms but your nose is running does that rule out covid19?
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No: Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these symptoms: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.
Answered 12/31/2020
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No: This does not rule out Covid the symptoms of the flu and Covid overlap and can be the same or identical
Answered 1/3/2021
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