False positives and false negatives

Miskin Law Bringing Class Action Over False Positive COVID-19 Test Results

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 5, 2020

PETERBOROUGH, ON, May 5, 2020 /CNW/ - False positive test results cause distress and hardship at an Ontario long-term care facility.

Key Points: 
  • PETERBOROUGH, ON, May 5, 2020 /CNW/ - False positive test results cause distress and hardship at an Ontario long-term care facility.
  • However, false positive test results for staff and residents created distress and severe hardship for people living at Case Manor and those who care for them.
  • Tests administered April 25 and 26, 2020 showed eight positive results from 13 people tested.
  • To have false positive test results at Case Manor has made people terrified and they have suffered genuine financial losses in addition to emotional harm."