How rapidly are you able to catch covid-19 once more you probably have already had it?

Since omicron grew to become the dominant coronavirus variant, reinfections are on the rise – however it's unclear how lengthy folks can anticipate to be protected between bouts of covid-19

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A person carrying a protecting masks – however how lengthy does a previous covid-19 an infection shield somebody from reinfection?

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Because the omicron variant of covid-19 continues to unfold, many individuals who've already contracted the virus as soon as are selecting it up once more. However a key query stays unresolved: for a way lengthy after a covid-19 an infection are folks prone to be protected against reinfection?

Loads hinges on the reply, as new omicron subvariants known as BA.4 and BA.5 are on the rise in South Africa. It's nonetheless unclear if it will translate …