@mrbrandon- I hope that you will let me know how you are feeling and what steps you are taking to protect others from your potential virus. If you have not isolated yourself from others (quarantined) then you may be exposing them to COVID-19 without realizing it. Here are some basic facts that might interest you about COVID-19 and its testing and why it is important to get tested.

Testing is one of many precautions in the protocol for COVID-19 and staying safe. There are several reasons to get tested for COVID 19. If you are ill if you are worried that you could expose others, if you have been exposed or if you are hospitalized for something else and have to be admitted are all part of keeping yourself and others safe. Everyone should participate because this is a virus that has no bounds, no special interests, not biases. It's like cancer, anyone can get it. And it can be deadly.

A test for COVID-19 is only one step along with quarantining, avoiding crowds, using masks, washing hands, and social distancing that will help keep you safe. Nothing is 100% with this virus. If you have had COVID-19 or get it in the future there is still a chance to get it again.

If you have minor symptoms or no symptoms but have been exposed you can still pass it on to someone else. So if you have symptoms the prudent thing to do is to get tested, stay home and quarantine and tell your doctor and others who you have been around so that they can be warned.