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Doctor Says It’s A ‘Very Dangerous Strategy’ To Use Negative COVID-19 Test As Excuse To Gather

Doctors are pushing back against plans some have to use a negative coronavirus test as a reason to break county rules and gather.

December 21, 2020

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Doctors are pushing back against plans some have to use a negative coronavirus test as a reason to break county rules and gather.

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“It is not good for that and that is a very dangerous strategy. You can turn positive at any point,” said Dr. Christina Ghaly.

False-negative tests are not the norm, but since they do happen, it is important to maintain proper coronavirus safety precautions regardless, doctors say.

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