Variables can affect accuracy


PETALING JAYA: Even if a person has tested negative for Covid-19, they should not think they are “out of the woods” yet, Malaysian virologists caution.

With more Malaysians undergoing Covid-19 tests as the country grapples with a surge in cases, experts said that a range of factors could affect the accuracy of such tests.

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