What? PCRs are by far the best proxy we have for active infection. And no, people don't typically (ever?) test positives anywhere near 3 months after.
Common symptoms being less specific doesn't make PCRs unreliable.
Common symptoms being less specific doesn't make PCRs unreliable.
> asymptomatic people may test positive for 1-2 weeks, while those with mild-to moderate disease often continue to test positive for a week or more after this.
Per https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/false-negative-how-long-do...
Three weeks is a stretch in an asymptomatic case, let alone three months.