Covid is extremely common these days, (in fact, it’s considered to be a worldwide pandemic at the present time, unlike colds and flus) and is always high on the differential diagnosis list when someone develops fevers, respiratory symptoms, etc. If a patient complains of these symptoms, they will get a recommendation to get tested for covid. Especially since covid is not only more prevalent but more deadly than other viruses going around.
It’s been talked about in the news a lot recently.