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I would like to find out if i need a covid 19 test. my symptoms are: a stuffy, dry nose headaches (for days) sore neck (come and gone) my husband and child are fine and arent showing any symptoms but my husband also has headaches?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher w 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. In ZA, a medical provider evals to decide if COVID 19 testing is indicated. Contact your own medical provider or get telemedicine consult from an on-line provider. Can use on-line apps for risk factor

Answered 1/30/2021

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Keep isolated : We are in a pandemic, your symptoms are a concern for COVID 19 . Keep isolated, see a doctor via telemedicine

Answered 1/31/2021

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