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Originally Posted by Spuds
Lots of virtual visit options for covid-19 stuff. Maybe not your php, but still a credentialed individual who can give you medical advice.
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Yes, someone can call a nurse advice line or whatever. I was just repeating the general algorithm, which is to stay home and quarantine unless symptoms become concerning, and I was listing the typical concerning symptoms. Having COVID symptoms does NOT require a visit to a healthcare professional, contrary to what many people still think. Getting tested via a virtual appointment then going to a drive through testing site is advisable in many areas for contact tracing, but it is not necessary. For clarification, no where is it advised to go to the ER for testing. People are also advised to avoid public areas if symptomatic or when exposed and under quarantine, except for emergencies. We actually have people waiting outside or in their car if they are COVID positive or suspected while they are waiting for an ER bed. Although, they will be moving to cohort these people in a corner in the ER waiting room, to the protest of our staff.
I am not giving medical advice. I am repeating the CDC guidelines or my local guidelines or talking in generalities as a licensed healthcare worker working under physician protocols.
