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I think i might have contracted covid -19. can you refer me to a lab for a test?
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Unfortunately, we cannot do that on this site or from the US at all. Please contact your local health department to get this done. Meanwhile, drink plenty of fluids, rest, and isolate from others for 10 days if you don't get a test done or it's positive.
Answered 3/20/2021
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See REF for testing sites in South Africa: https://947.co.za/articles/2020/03/19/here-are-your-covid-19-testing-sites-in-south-africa
Answered 3/22/2021
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