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My 60 yo friend has been sick since a week ago thursday night-cold sweats at night, temperature higher at night. the covid pcr test and the quick test both came back negative! i heard he should get another covid test. is this correct? how soon after?
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Treat symptoms: Could get another test but treatment would still be for symptoms. Get your friend to drink enough water and fruit juice to keep urine mostly colorless. Take acetaminophen for pain and fever, no more than 4 g/day, no alcohol. Go to hospital if there is breathing difficulty. Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Answered 1/23/2021
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