
mandasuling
5 years
Should i be tested for covid-19
I had a slight fever a few days back, and now having a sore throat with cough. should i be tested for coronavirus?

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
5 years
Thank you for your question.
First and foremost, I understand your concern regarding the issue of coronavirus since there’s an outbreak of the virus. You can 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 as follows and please act accordingly.
Besides COVID-19 infection, symptoms of sore throat and cough can be caused by other health problems such as:
- Other virus infection (influenza)
- Bacterial infection
- Allergy
- Acid reflux
- Dry air, chemicals or tobacco smoke
- Laryngitis
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 https://www.doctoroncall.com.my/tanya/.
We also provide home testing services, accessible through this link: COVID-19 Screening At Home.
Thank you for your enquiry.
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