If you develop mild flu-like symptoms, call your doctor or local health department and mention why you think you may have COVID-19, @DrJAshton says.
Your doctor can work with the state and CDC to decide if you should be tested.https://abcn.ws/2TumP0B
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It's important to call your health care provider and not just go into a doctor's office without an appointment, the CDC says. It will allow your provider to keep others there from being exposed.https://abcn.ws/2vv6QqY
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Those sick with suspected COVID-19 should wear a face mask when they go to the doctor, the CDC says.http://abcn.ws/2vv6QqY
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If you have severe breathing problems, you should get help immediately, according to
@DrJAshton. She recommends calling 911 and letting them know you have respiratory problems and need to be isolated and seen right away.http://abcn.ws/2vv6QqYShow this thread -
If you are mildly sick with COVID-19 you can isolate at home, the CDC says. It's important to separate yourself from the others who live there, as well as your pets.http://abcn.ws/2vv6QqY
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Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough, sneeze or blow your nose, then immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.http://abcn.ws/2vv6QqY
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Also make sure to clean "high-touch" surfaces daily, like counters, computers, phones, toilets and doorknobs, the CDC advises.http://abcn.ws/2vv6QqY
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Regular hand-washing is he one element of medical self-described germaphobe
@realdonaldtrump actually engages in. A viral pandemic is the one crisis he is semi-equipped to handle, and he has still shown no ability to keep America safe and secure in the face of coronavirus.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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These medical facilities are going to be flooded with cases over mere panic
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