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Coronavirus: Winnipeg man’s false negative put entire family at risk, says mother
coronavirus — in fact has the virus, potentially putting their whole family at risk.The woman, who Global News has agreed not to name to avoid any unnecessary stigma on her family, said when her son found out he’d been in close proximity to a friend who had tested positive, decided to take a test of his own.After five days of waiting, she said, he was told by HealthLinks that his test was negative.Two days later, as he was still experiencing symptoms, her son had a virtual appointment with his doctor, who discovered that he had received incorrect information and was actually positive for COVID-19.“I’m more concerned than anything,” she said.“I’m concerned, obviously for my son’s health, but I’m concerned for others as well — I hope this