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I have many covid related symptoms and was in contact with family working at health institutions where covid patients where treated in the western cape. is it possible that i have covid?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID is possible.: Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher with 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.

Answered 1/5/2021

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A member asked:

I have many covid related symptoms and was in contact with family working at health institutions where covid patients where treated in the western cape. is it possible that i have covid?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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