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by WilsonPaige 2292 days ago
If you're elderly, immune-compromised, have cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, or cancer then call a doctor or call/go to an ER. These are hi-risk groups and require close monitoring.

You most likely won't NEED to see a doctor simply because you have a coronavirus symptom - you may have something else entirely or only a mild case of coronavirus. After all, most people recover quickly from coronavirus.

Don't hesitate to ask your hotel for help. Do they have a nurse or doctor on call whom you can speak to? Let them know you're ill and how ill. Many hotels will support your own self-management by periodically checking on you (calling and checking on you every 4-6 hours, etc.), providing over-the-counter medications or, if necessary, calling 911 to dispatch emergency personnel to transport you to the ER.

However should you develop respiratory distress or fever over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (coughing and sneezing optional) then get thee to the Emergency Room as soon as possible. Don't wait and don't worry about insurance.

Best of luck!