How to lose the room; publish headlines informing the public that they cannot get a PCR test and then tell them not to rely on rapid antigen tests during the holidays. It is a tool to be used with masks, avoiding large crowds, and proper ventilation.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 22, 2021

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Source:
‘It doesn’t work that way’: Expert cautions reliance on rapid tests during holidays
Belgian Researchers Warn Against Holiday Reliance on COVID Antigen Tests

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