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Cases of rapid reinfection with the coronavirus emerge
Infected one after the other? More and more Quebecers are contracting COVID-19 for a second time within a few weeks, which shows that rapid reinfection with the BA.2 sub-variant would…
Children ‘probably’ more vulnerable to COVID-19 reinfection, study finds
The level of antibodies — and therefore the level of protection — after a COVID-19 infection varies greatly by age. Children remember SARS-CoV-2 less well, which could “probably” make them…
COVID-19: what are the risks of reinfection?
“The effectiveness of previous contamination in preventing reinfection is estimated at 90.2% for the Alpha variant, 85.7% for the Beta variant, 92% for the Delta variant and 56% for the…
Omicron appears to have higher reinfection rate, WHO warns
Omicron appears to have a higher reinfection rate, but cause less severe symptoms, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday, while Pfizer and BioNTech laboratories assured their COVID-19 vaccine…
South African study | Omicron variant increases risk of reinfection
(Johannesburg) The risk of catching COVID-19 again is increased with the Omicron variant, according to a study by South African scientists, providing a first indication that this variant is more…