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Sore throat, hoarse voice no loss of taste or smell, fever that lasted only a day, can this be covid-19 or just the common cold?

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COVID-19 vs Virus: The symptoms of the common cold and COVID-19 over lap. Can't be sure unless tested. Important to know if other people are at risk or if you came into contact with someone who is positive.

Answered 1/29/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Could be either.: 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 1/30/2021

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Upper respiratory : I suggest that COVID 19 is very likely. The common cold does not usually cause a loss of smell taste. Keep isolated for now. She a doctor via telemedicine. Get tested for COVID 19

Answered 1/30/2021

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Likely Covid: 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 1/30/2021

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