Sydney’s St Vincent’s Hospital has revealed its pathology service incorrectly messaged 400 people to tell them they had tested negative to COVID-19 – when they had in fact tested positive.
They have apologised to all those impacted.
"These people had tested positive to COVID," a statement from St Vincent's Hospital said.
"As soon we became aware of the issue this morning, SydPath immediately commenced a process to contact impacted people.
"We sincerely apologise to all those impacted."
The hospital said the mistake was possibly a result of "human error" and was currently being investigated by its emergency response team.