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. 2020 Apr 21;8:146. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.00146

Table 1.

Pre-Exercise Screening Questionnaire (PESQ).

Take the Pre-Exercise Screening Questionnaire (PESQ)
Being physically active is very safe for most people. Some people, however, should consult their doctors before starting physical exercise, especially if they experience symptoms of fever for many days.
Answer Yes or No to the Following Questions
1) Do you feel a sore throat?
2) Do you feel cough and sputum production?
3) Do you feel fatigue?
4) Do you feel short of breath or difficulty breathing?
5) Do you feel fever >37.8°C?
6) Have you had fever for more than three days >37.8°C?
7) Have you had any contact with anyone who has been diagnosed or suspected of the new coronavirus?
If You Answered Yes
If you answered yes to question number seven (Q-6) and/or number nine (Q-7), You should ask for a medical clearance along with information about specific for starting exercise.
If You Answered No
If you answered no to all the PESQ questions, you can be reasonably sure that you can exercise safely and have a low risk of having any medical complications from exercise.