- I have tested positive for the COVID-19.
- I have been tested positive for the COVID-19.
Which one is correct here?
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- I have tested positive for the COVID-19.
- I have been tested positive for the COVID-19.
Which one is correct here?
Test verb 1.5 no object, with complement Produce a specified result in a medical test, especially a drugs test or AIDS test. ‘he tested positive for steroids during the race’ ( Lexico )
"I have tested positive" is correct.
"I have been tested positive" sounds awkward and is a much less common usage ( NGrams ).