Don't wait for testing, isolate immediately if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms - health expert
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A health expert said on Friday that instead of waiting for COVID-19 testing, the public should isolate themselves immediately if they are experiencing symptoms to prevent the coronavirus from spreading.
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