Hi, I Found Out On Saturday One Of My Collegues

Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2020

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Question : Hi, I found out on Saturday one of my collegues was diagnosed with COVID 19. I had a slight fever, runny nose, and mild cough. Do I need to self quarentine for 14 days to not infect others and monitor my situation?

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)

Hi, I found out on Saturday one of my collegues was diagnosed with COVID 19. I had a slight fever, runny nose, and mild cough. Do I need to self quarentine for 14 days to not infect others and monitor my situation?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Get self isolated.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice
I think you should get self quarantine in a room in your home isolated also from family.
Having a colleague tested positive and having had a cough and fever are enough reasons to get self isolated for at least 14 days.
Take acetaminophen for fever .
Ask for a test via the emergency number.

Hope I have answered the question .
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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