Health authorities have warned that a negative result following a rapid antigen test does not ensure the individual is not infected.
Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath told reporters yesterday (Friday) that the rapid antigen test is being conducted to obtain a quick result.
However, he said that even if someone tests negative following a rapid antigen test it does not mean the person is in the all clear.
“Doing a rapid antigen test cannot give a 100 percent guarantee that you are not infected. The idea is to see what your health condition is at that moment. Someone testing negative now can test positive in a few days,” he said. (Colombo Gazette)