The rising confusion surrounding coronavirus testing and medical care affects a wide variety of people: patients, employers, lab facilities, insurance carriers and Medicare and Medicaid.

Here are answers to some of the questions benefits advisors, employer and employees may have now.

What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

A fever, dry cough, and shortness of breath are common 2-14 days after exposure. Rather than going to their primary care physician's office, patients should call their doctor or the health department and get advice on whether to seek a test for the virus.  Testing is available in every state. The number of tests and the facilities qualified to perform them will increase over time.

More serious symptoms which require emergency medical attention include:

• Difficulty breathing or extreme shortness of breath
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion or inability to rouse the patient
• Blue coloring on lips or face 

"Should I get tested?"