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Following symptoms faced by me from the last 3 days
1. Occasional coughing
2. Fever low grade
3. Sore throat
4. Itchy Throat
Can i go for testing RAT, i am having rapid test kit. Should i wait for 1-2 days before doing RAT or can do today itself
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RAT may be advisable
Saline gargle and steam inhalation may be beneficial
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Consultation for medication under prescription is advisable
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Welcome back Vaddy G, you were removed for the dumbest of reasons in my opinion.
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At present there is no special permission required from CMO Office for getting RTPCR done. On the contrary they discourage these tests because no further isolation is done even if someone is positive for RTPCR.Only home isolation is done.
So anyone can get RTPCR done at any time.
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Go ahead with testing
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