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Co-relating body temperature with COVID-19 status
| Temperature (°C) | COVID-19+ | COVID-19– | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | PPV (%) | NPV (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≥37.6 | 848 | 325 | 67.1 | 40.7 | 72.3 | 34.9 |
| <37.6 | 416 | 223 | ||||
| ≥38.5 | 97 | 12 | 7.7 | 97.8 | 89.0 | 31.5 |
| <38.5 | 1167 | 536 |
COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019; PPV, positive predictive value; NPV, negative predictive value.
