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A member asked:
Should i have a covid test? i have shortness of breath, a sore throat, mild cough and headache.
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Yes. To test is best: 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.
Answered 2/27/2021
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