López Obrador tests negative for covid-19

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The president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, reported Thursday night that he tested negative for covid-19.

In a video posted on his official Twitter account, López Obrador explains that he was administered an antigen test and is now negative for coronavirus.

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Rapid antigen tests for covid-19 are less accurate than PCR tests for covid-19, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in late January. December, often even less accurate than advertised.

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López Obrador said he had to wait a few more days, but added: “I am in good health.

I am recovering from covid.

It is not clear when the president will resume his activities in person.

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