
t.w.y
5 years
Cough for one week plus
27, female, itchy throat and dry cough sometimes for one week plus , no fever,no sore throats, dint travel to any country, dint in touch with any covid victims before
Just want to ask did I need to go hospital for a check or screening?

5 years
Greetings!
We understand your worries especially with the development of symptoms indicative but not exclusive of COVID-19.
For you information, WHO listed common symptoms for COVID-19 infection as follows:
- Fever (morea than 37.5 degrees celcius)
- Fatigue
- Cough
- Aches and pains
- Sorethroat
- Headaches
- Shortness of breath
throat itchiness are not typical symptoms of patients with COVID. Cough can be due to other health conditions apart from COVID such as:
- dehydration
- common cold
- influenza infection
- pharyngitis
- tonsillitis
The needs of screening test depends on your risk profile. To assess your risk, you are encouraged to answer the quiz on Risk Assessment for COVID-19 to evaluate your health status in regards to this disease. After completing this quiz, you will be classified into several categories.
You may consult a MOH doctor by clicking Ask Doctor at the Ministry of Health website (COVID-19 Portal) to ask any health issues related to COVID-19 starting from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.
After 5.00 pm till 12.00 am, please direct your enquiries to our DoctorOnCall website at this link DoctorOnCall Tanya.
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