CLEAN : Surviving COVID-19: I 'couldn't catch my breath,' says New Yorker

The speaker describes their experience with worsening health symptoms, starting with chest pressure and body aches. Despite working from home, they decide to stay home due to a shortage of tests and PPE in New York City. As symptoms worsen, including severe coughing fits and breathing difficulties, they visit the hospital and are diagnosed with walking pneumonia, likely brought on by COVID-19. The speaker discusses their concerns about hospitalization, potential outcomes, and the need to confirm antibodies for insurance purposes.

What initial symptoms did the narrator experience on March 19th?

• Sore throat and cough

• Headache and nausea

• Chest pressure and body aches

• Fever and chills

Why did the narrator decide to stay home despite feeling unwell?

• Fear of hospitals

• Lack of transportation

• Shortage of tests and PPE in New York City

• Advice from a friend

What symptom prompted the narrator to call an ambulance?

• High fever

• Severe headache

• Knife-like chest pain

• Loss of taste and smell

What condition was the narrator diagnosed with at the hospital?

• Asthma

• Walking pneumonia

• Bronchitis

• COVID-19

What was one reason the narrator considered donating plasma?

• To help with personal insurance claims

• To avoid hospitalization

• To earn money

• To receive a COVID-19 test