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My Boyfriend And I Are On Vacation In Florida, Scheduled
Question: My boyfriend and I are on vacation in Florida, scheduled to return home tomorrow morning. He’s developed a cough in the last 24 hours and woke up with a fever this morning. Given the concern with COVID-19, and him having two of the supposed main symptoms, should I take him to the emergency room, an urgent care facility, or take him to his family doctor when we get home tomorrow?
Brief Answer:
Yes better to do the test
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I can understand your concern.
In such a condition it is not meant that he might have COVID because even a common cold or flu has a fever.
However, for safety given the global situation of the pandemic, I recommend yes to send him to ER for the test to be done and to be sure for you to travel.
Hope to have been helpful
Regards
Dr.Jolanda
Yes better to do the test
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I can understand your concern.
In such a condition it is not meant that he might have COVID because even a common cold or flu has a fever.
However, for safety given the global situation of the pandemic, I recommend yes to send him to ER for the test to be done and to be sure for you to travel.
Hope to have been helpful
Regards
Dr.Jolanda
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