I am finishing a cold. I'm still coughing a lot and when I breathe, I'm wheezing. According to my x-rays, it's not pneumonia. Should I be concerned (COVID)?

Hello Ma'am,

In the absence of fever and exposure factors to a person with a confirmed active COVID-19 infection, there is no cause for concern at this time.

If the situation should change and you develop a fever or have difficulty breathing or very severe fatigue, I recommend that you call 1-877-644-4545 before visiting your local testing center.

Note that anyone who has been in close contact with a person who is recommended for testing should also be screened. By close contact, we mean that they have spent more than 2 hours in the same room as a person to be screened, or has been in direct contact (kissing, talking) with that person.

If you are going to a screening in the future, I recommend that you go to the clinic without taking public transportation.

Happy day!"

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist