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NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
Wed Mar 25, 2020, 11:02 AM Mar 2020

CDC: Coronavirus Self-Checker

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html

After arriving at the link (above) look toward the bottom right of your browser page. Click the orange button that says "SELF CHECKER".

The purpose of the Coronavirus Self-Checker is to help you make decisions about seeking appropriate medical care. This system is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of disease or other conditions, including COVID-19. This system is intended only for people who are currently located in the United States.

This project was made possible through a partnership with the CDC Foundation and is enabled by Microsoft’s Azure platform. CDC’s collaboration with a non-federal organization does not imply an endorsement of any one particular service, product, or enterprise.

Hi, I’m Clara. I’m here to guide you through the Coronavirus Self-Checker.

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 immediately.

This system does not replace the judgment of healthcare professionals or the performance of any clinical assessment.

To provide information on the right level of care, we are going to ask you a series of questions.

Bot CDC said, During the assessment, you can refresh the page if you need to start again Ready? Let’s get started. . Sent at March 25 at 10:58 AM.
During the assessment, you can refresh the page if you need to start again Ready? Let’s get started.

During the assessment, you can refresh the page if you need to start again

Ready? Let’s get started.

Bot CDC said, Are you ill, or caring for someone who is ill? . Sent at March 25 at 10:58 AM.
Are you ill, or caring for someone who is ill?

Are you ill, or caring for someone who is ill? YES/NO

Etc etc etc... you'll answer a series of questions that help you to "self diagnose" and to help determine whether you need to seek medical attention, or if you should just stay home and rest.
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CDC: Coronavirus Self-Checker (Original Post) NurseJackie Mar 2020 OP
I ask myself these questions every morning RandySF Mar 2020 #1
same here. first thing I do is hold my breath for 20 seconds. Javaman Mar 2020 #2
You might add, Have I lost the ability to taste or smell? defacto7 Mar 2020 #3

RandySF

(60,141 posts)
1. I ask myself these questions every morning
Wed Mar 25, 2020, 11:06 AM
Mar 2020

1. Do I have a fever?
2. Can I hold my breath without coughing and how long?
3. Does my body ache?

Javaman

(62,542 posts)
2. same here. first thing I do is hold my breath for 20 seconds.
Wed Mar 25, 2020, 11:14 AM
Mar 2020

then check my temp.

other than old body aches, everything feels normal.

new reality.

defacto7

(13,485 posts)
3. You might add, Have I lost the ability to taste or smell?
Wed Mar 25, 2020, 12:32 PM
Mar 2020

That seems to happen before any other symptoms present themselves.

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