They are often pretending they don’t have COVID.
“It’s no big deal. People don’t get that sick.”
“I took a rapid test and it was negative. That must mean the positive PCR test from yesterday was wrong.”
“I was exposed. I have symptoms and am sick. But the rapid test was negative, so it’s safe for me to be around everyone.”
“If people get really sick, that’s their fault for being vulnerable.”
“It’s ok, I have COVID, but I’m wearing a mask. Except when I want to eat or drink.”