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 was the diagnosis the speaker received at the hospital?

How did the speaker's thoughts about hospitalization affect their mental state?