Getting the test felt amazing, to get a positive result, it was insane just how justified I feltfor having stayed at home for so long and be so adamant about it.

June 04, 2020 | 24m 00s

This story teller tells his story of having COVID-19, his symptoms, and the difficulties he encountered trying to obtain a COVID-19 test.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:20 - 29

GENDER:Male

EDUCATION:College graduate

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Digestive System; Ear, Nose and Throat; Immune System; Kidneys and Urinary System; Lungs and Breathing; Mental Health; Covid-19

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:COVID-19; Brain and Nerves; Mental Health

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need; Covid-19

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