wanhuey38

4 years

Not sure if I need to take a test

Hi, I travelled to Singapore on 18th January, it’s almost 2 months since. I work at a very small company, basically will not meet strangers except my another 2 colleagues.
I started have sore throat since 3rd March, no signs of healing, feeling dry and cough a bit if it’s dry. Currently having a bit of headache, but guessing it’s caused by my period (used to have headache associated with period every month). If my sore throat doesn’t gets better next week, should I go to hospital and take a test? I have a 13months old baby at home. Please advise, and thanks in advance!

Hi there. Thank you for your question.

From your description, you’ve been travelling to Singapore last 2 months and started to have sore throat and headache recently. You’ve also explain that you’re not highly expose to people because you’re working in a small company. However, you’re worried about contracting coronavirus and whether you should go and do screening for it.

First and foremost, I understand your concern since there is an outbreak now. But from the situation, you might be in a low risk group to get infected. Nevertheless you can, assess your risk here. From the quiz you will be categorized into different group and according to that, an appropriate steps would be advised.

If you’re in low or medium low, you’ll only need to practice hygiene and monitor the symptoms. If you’re in medium-high risk you’ll required to be quarantine for 14 days and if you’re in high risk group you’ll need to come to the hospital immediately.

For your information, sore throat can also be due to other causes such as:

  • Virus Infection

  • Bacterial infection

  • Allergy

  • Acid refluxs

  • Due to dry air, chemicals or cigarette smoke

  • Laryngitis

  • Post-intubation

  • Cancer

Thus, if your sore throat are not getting better we greatly suggest that you refer this to your nearest medical and find accurate diagnosis so that further of treatment and management can be given.

Here are just general answer for your concern. For more information on coronavirus, please visit the official Ministry of Health portal at link here (MOH COVID-19 Portal). You can also consult a doctor for free regarding your condition by clicking Ask Doctor link on the portal.

I hope this is somehow helpful for you. Thank you.

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