Should we order a test?

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I live in my own with 2DC, we haven't got a temperature but I have a sore throat and a very slight cough. My DC have a slight cough and no temperature. Taste and smell are ok.

We all feel tired and run down, should we get a test?

I have no problem with doing so but I wanted to check that these symptoms are grounds to order one.

Is it a new, continuous cough? I think that’s 3 coughing episodes in 24 hrs. If so then isolate and test.

Taste and smell tends to go about 4/5 days in.. so yes I'd say get a test if the cough is nigglying you or the children.

If you all have a cough then get a test and hopefully tests come back positive, but it may help to know either way instead of worrying and isolating for 14 days.

Not a new continuous cough just a few clearing throat coughs if you know what I mean.

Thank you for the advice, I want to do the right thing.