A negative test does not mean that you do not have the virus! There is a brief window after initial exposure to the virus where there is not enough viral load in your system to be detected by available testing. #oncovid19project #covid19 #canada #coronavirus #scicomm
The common Canadian test for COVID-19 can have a false negative rate upwards of 30%. So, even if you test negative, you must proceed with self-isolation and other necessary precautions as mandated by your public health unit.
Did you know that up to 80% of COVID-19 infections are asymptomatic?