How Many COVID Tests Should You Take Before Determining You Don't Have the Virus?
Chicago's top doctor said there's no clear answer for how long it could take.
Arwady herself recently experienced a testing delay when she contracted the virus following a vacation in August. Arwady noted that while negative test results may not be the most reliable, those who do test positive should"treat a positive test as a positive." For those who are unsure, a PCR test may provide more accurate results earlier in an infection, experts say.
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