How soon can i get tested for covid 19?

Covid Testing: Covid Testing in South Africa requires a local Dr referral and in person visit to a testing site. Testing for Covid should be done within days 4-6 after symptoms start for the best accuracy. Testing before this may result in false negatives.

COVID 19 testing: HealthTap's free, public site is for education. We are not able to provide referrals on this portion of HealthTap. 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. There are a number of free apps to look at your risk.

See below: 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.