Would you get tested if you were me?

Question

I have been quarantining except for doctor appointments, grocery shopping and take out for food. A few days ago, I noticed a slight cough, congestion and nausea (no fever). I'm on the fence if I should get tested because I know we have limited tests where I live and my symptoms aren't severe. I wear my mask, social distance etc. The only place I can think of where I would have gotten it was when I picked up food and there were about 15-20 people waiting or passing by. Not sure if I have a cold or just paranoid. Thoughts? Should I just wait it out or get tested? I've been quarantined in my bedroom so my family doesn't get sick. I got my flu shot a while ago so I do not think it is the flu.

Answer

I wouldn’t get tested . You had such a very small exposure and wore masks. I work in the dental field, my kid goes to school full time, we go out to parks, stores ( wear masks) , we have been great so far—- don’t forget- allergies are insane right now ( at least where I am) 
Not everything is COVID!! If you test- they say you have to quarantine and literally your life just stops. So no, I wouldn’t test. No fever I wouldn’t worry. , you’ve been doing everything safely.  That’s my own opinion.

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I got tested four times already. Had corona once. Better safe than sorry

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Its probably covid, but I would personally just self quarantine and only test after I feel better. I say this because I know a family who had it and they are still testing positive over a week after their symptoms have gone away. So it’s better to see if you’re still contagious afterwards. I think it’s a better use of testing especially if they’re limited in your area.

Would you get tested if you were me?

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