Claims COVID-19 numbers are inflated continue

In January, the WHO issued a notice reminding laboratory technicians to interpret positive PCR test results alongside clinical observation, patient history, and exposure to known contacts to reduce the chance of a false positive COVID-19 test. A video recently shared on conspiracy theory sites features a physician and former state senator who claims this was an admission by the WHO that COVID-19 case numbers are being inflated. This is false. According to health authorities, PCR tests are the gold standard of diagnostic tests, and while false positives do happen, they are rare. Furthermore, experts believe COVID-19 cases have actually been undercounted.

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