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Is it possible to provide throat swab only for covid test. As i am suffering from ear problem and nervous to go for nasal swab. And also want to know if nasal swab is painful .
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They may take any of those.. nasal or throat swab.. which ever you are comfortable you can tell them.. don't panic.. only slight irritation will be there that's it..
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