Almost all people who test positive will have been infected with Covid-19, either currently or within the recent past. The most likely scenario of a positive test is a current Covid-19 infection. A positive test does not mean someone is currently experiencing symptoms. Some people can be asymptomatic during their Covid-19 infection. Each person who tests positive is assessed by Public Health to make an individual determination. The rate of late positives varies and is dependent on testing patterns.
Regarding “late positive” test results, what is the rate of late positive (meaning picking up past COVID-19 genetic material? Are all people who test positive infected with COVID-19? Does a positive test mean the person is sick?
- February 18, 2021
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