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Do i need to have a covid test if i have a headache and sore throat but no other symptoms? i have not been in contact with anyone who has tested positive.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19 testing: Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these sx’s: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell. In South Africa, one contacts a medical provider for eval to decide if COVID 19 testing is indicated. You may contact your own medical provider or consider getting telemedicine consult

Answered 1/2/2021

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See below: Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Contact your doctor/local hospital, by phone for evaluation and testing in your area. Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately. Get Covid vaccine. Wish you good health.

Answered 1/1/2021

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