A member asked:

I have fever with a 38 degrees temperature.i can eat and taste the food.however i had lots of night sweats do i need to get tested for covid-19?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19 : Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these symptoms: temp of at least 99.6 F (37.5 C), Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell. In South Africa a medical provider will determine need for COVID 19 testing. Consult your local primary care provider or you can use telemedicine for individual consultations.

Answered 1/7/2021

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