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Sore throat
Hi,
Am experiencing sore throat since a couple of days and also having dry cough.
The fever is not present as of now.
Should I go for Covid19 RT PCR now? Will it show if am Covid +ve or should I wait for couple of days.
Pls guide.
P.S: I have a 3 year old daughter and aged parents (above 67+) who stay with me. Hence a little worried.
Pl do reply & help.
Regards,
Vikrant Sobti
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