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I have been having a dry cough, sore throat and little chest pain. will i need to have a covid test and what steps will i need to take to book a test?
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COVID 19 testing: 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 medical provider or you can use telemedicine (to include HealthTap’s telemedici
Answered 1/8/2021
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