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COVID-19: Health and testing information
Everyone should be taking steps to help slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This page offers expert guidance on preventative measures and testing.
Could I have COVID-19?
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and shortness of breath. The most common method to acquire COVID-19 is through direct contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19.
However, community transmission is happening in some areas. Community transmission occurs when a virus spreads and the source is not known.
THINK YOU SHOULD GET TESTED?
We have answers to common questions about when you should be tested for the coronavirus (COVID-19):
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