Tips from a doctor if you think you had primary contact with a COVID-19 case
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There's several simple steps you can take if you think you've come in contact with a patient who has tested positive for coronavirus. They start with practicing social distancing if you're not sure, and self-isolating yourself if you have. From there monitor your symptoms and see if you get a fever or have trouble breathing

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