Teenagers in UK are faking covid tests to bunk school. It has been reported that the students are learning and sharing tips on how to fake covid positive tests.
The videos of people using juices, vinegar to get COVID positive results in lateral flow tests are being extensively shared on TikTok. The videos are being uploaded under the #fakecovidtest hashtag.
A Fact-checking organisation based in the UK has said that fizzy drinks and citrus fruits can make the rapid antigen test display a positive result.
The education leaders in the UK have warned against the practice and called it extremely “unhelpful”.