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Very good afternoon doctors! is it mathematically possible and logical for the positivity percentage of people who test positive for coronavirus to go or to be below one percent?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: As they are in many areas of the country. Having to do with mobility in the area that number can change fast in a matter of days and that is where it becomes important to follow the basic rules, wear mask when out, hand washing, social distancing.

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Answered 9/13/2020

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A member asked:

Very good afternoon doctors! is it mathematically possible and logical for the positivity percentage of people who test positive for coronavirus to go or to be below one percent?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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