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Could this be covid or normal flu ?

2020-08-10 17:42:15
I am feeling as if I am coming down with cold and cough.. although I am not having any running nose or cough yet... I do not go out of house but I do accept non contact deliveries at my doorstep... I spray sanitizer and disinfectant over delivered goods And touch them only after apply sanitizer.. I am always wearing a mask... are these cold and cough feeling initial symptom of covid ? I am living in constant fear that I may contract covid through delivered goods.. kindly help..
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Are u having fever, body ache? Fear is ok but obsession, paronoia over Covid is not worth it. Practise good hand hygiene. Don't overdo and overthink.
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if needed take consultantion to discuss.

Answered2020-08-11 01:37:21

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