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Covid-19: NJ Patient Shares Symptoms, Story Of Fighting 4 Stressful Days For Test
A Union County man who spent four days trying to get tested for coronavirus is sharing his story -- from the symptoms to his thoughts the moment the results came back positive.
The Westfield man came down with what felt like the flu on March 10: Fatigue, chills, and some aches, he said in a Facebook post shared by Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle. The next day was worse: Dizziness, more chills, slight cough and runny nose.
He went to the doctor wearing a mask, and was told by the receptionist that wasn't necessary.
"My doctor gave me a flu test, which, obviously, was negative," he wro…