[Kyng]

I tested negative, but I'm now running a fever. My temperature went up from about 97 on the dot to 100.3 in about an hour. Tylenol and Motrin have kept it from rising any higher than this, but we will see how it is in the morning.

It's possible the test was a false negative since I got tested on the very onset of any sign whatsoever. I'm already vaccinated for the flu (and this feels pretty aggressive anyway), so I'm really hoping it's not Covid-19. The taste thing is very suspicious, because I've never had that happened ever in my life where everything suddenly tasted and smelled like metal.

Wow, sorry to hear that  . 

I hope you're able to find out what it is - and, above all, I hope you feel better soon!