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Is covid test needed?

2021-05-02 12:00:42
My mother is a govt employee. She got these news today that her car driver has tested covid-positive today. She had travelled on his car last on 26th April. She had fever 2days ago, which has recovered. Now, she is feeling tired and having dry cough. Does she need to test for covid?
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Isolate her from other family member.

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Hello Kindly recommend to do corona test rat pcr And for treatment book appointment according to the symptoms will prescribe medication

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