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My friend has tested positive with none of the 3 symptoms BBC has just said to look out for.

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Destinysdaughter · 02/08/2020 22:45

They are:.
High temperature
Consistent cough
Loss in taste or smell

My friend had none of the above, she had aches, fatigue and diarrhoea, she only got a test as I was concerned about her odd symptoms and we were planning to go visit my sister who has asthma and is 60. She had no idea she had it, so really, what I'm saying is, the information that is being put out is wholly inaccurate and shouldn't be regarded as the holy grail for what constitutes symptoms as obviously they are much more varied about this. I'm pissed off about this as it feels like dangerous disinformation and if you have the above symptoms you may have no idea you have it and will be out and about spreading it to others ...

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Coffeeandbeans · 03/08/2020 16:30

Any unusual symptoms should be tested. That’s my understanding and certainly what my friends, colleagues, family and I are doing. It has been made quite clear everywhere that symptoms are varied. One family I know all had different symptoms and that was back in March.

Bupkis · 03/08/2020 16:32

@Jaxhog
Where my sister lives everyone is tested every 2 weeks.

Jaxhog · 03/08/2020 17:05

@Bupkis Is she in the UK?

Bupkis · 03/08/2020 17:47

Sorry @Jaxhog, I meant to say...my sister lives outside the UK, and everyone gets tested every 2 weeks (realise the 1st bit was quite important!)

irregularegular · 03/08/2020 18:01

Errrrm. Isn't it very well known that many people are entirely asymptomatic (or don't have standard symptoms). That's why we all need to be careful!

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