Taking A Covid Test Doesn T Mean It S Safe To Go Home For The Holidays
A negative COVID test before heading home can’t guarantee that you’ll be COVID-free when you see everyone. The New York Times points out that “false negatives are common with coronavirus testing—whether it’s a laboratory PCR test or a rapid antigen test—because it takes time for the virus to build up to detectable levels in your body.” Additionally, you could pick up the virus after you had the test—while grocery shopping or even filling up your gas tank....