2 chapters across the catalog
Elon Musk publicly questioned the validity of PCR testing after receiving conflicting results—two positive and two negative—from the same machine on the same day. Singer Erika Badu reported a similar experience with different results from each nostril. These high-profile incidents have brought mainstream attention to the potential for high false-positive rates in COVID-19 testing.
ELISA Assays and Specificity of Coronavirus Testing
The technical nature of ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) and PCR testing is examined, with concerns raised about the specificity of these tests for SARS-CoV-2. There is a suggestion that current tests might produce false positives by detecting other common coronavirus strains. The influence of the Gates Foundation on global testing narratives and data collection is also questioned.
