Coughing..Want to know if covid19 or not

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My father who is an AML patient and under oral chemo right now is having severe coughing from last 4-5 days along with mild intermittent fever . A lot of mucus is coming out . No signs of breathlessness or difficulty in breathing . He is feeling very tired . Also low Hb (6.1) and platelet (10000) count . No record of meeting any covid 19 positive PT or getting outside of home . Is it covid 19 or any other infection ?

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