Feeling sick but testing negative? Doctors explain why

(NEXSTAR) – You've got the sore throat, runny nose and cough (or any of the other most common COVID-19 symptoms right now), but when you swab your nose and take a test, it comes out negative. Is there a chance you still have COVID-19? Could it be something else?The answer – to both questions – is yes.
"If you are feeling symptomatic and you test negative for COVID-19, usually the most likely reason is you're infected with something else besides COVID-19," said Dr. And