I become sick and get tested for COVID-19

I was feeling out of sorts on Saturday, and by late afternoon was running a 101-degree fever. My head pounded and my throat ached. My chest felt a bit tight.

At one time, this would have been only mildly concerning — I’d take a sick day and queue up some Tylenol and bed rest to shake off whatever ailed me.

In the coronavirus age, though, my symptoms were cause for panic. After all, fevers, headaches and sore throats are COVID-19 symptoms.

Fortunately, getting tested for the coronavirus has beco...