Current COVID-19 affection rate in US is about 10%. If we assume the false positive and false negative rate of a COVID-19 test are both 2%. Find the probability of getting the virus if one is tested positive. What is the probability of getting the virus if tested negative?

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Current COVID-19 affection rate in US is about 10%. If we assume the false positive and false negative rate of a COVID-19 test are both 2%. Find the probability of getting the virus if one is tested positive. What is the probability of getting the virus if tested negative?

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