Episode 1261 • • 4:32 - 6:19
1261: Infodemic
COVID-19 Testing Urban Legends and Default Positive Results
A viral story circulating via email and Twitter claims that individuals who sign up for COVID-19 testing but leave before being swabbed are receiving positive test results by mail. While these anecdotes are widespread in San Diego and Northern California, they are characterized here as potential urban legends. Plans are discussed to personally test this theory by registering for a test and intentionally skipping the appointment.