New Corona Reinfection Case 4 Months After Recovery Announced by University of Hong Kong 4:25 August 25
A research group at the University of Hong Kong announced that it was the first case in the world to be confirmed to have been infected with the new coronavirus, then recovered and then re-infected. Research groups point out that people who have been infected should consider vaccination as well as infection control measures such as wearing a mask.
A research group at the University of Hong Kong announced on the 24th that a 33-year-old Hong Kong man who recovered from the new coronavirus in late March was confirmed to have been infected for the second time just over 4 months later this month. ..
According to research groups and hygiene authorities, the man was treated for more than two weeks in the hospital when he was first confirmed infected, then tested negative and was discharged.
And when I traveled to England and Spain from 6th to 15th of this month and returned to Hong Kong, the infection was confirmed by inspection at the airport.
The man had no noticeable symptoms and was discharged from the hospital on 21st of this month.
Since the virus gene sequences in some cases differ between the first time and the second time, the research group says that the same person has twice been confirmed to be infected in the world.
Researchers show that after the infection, the amount of antibodies made in the body is reduced, and in a few months it may re-infect like a common cold, people who have been infected may wear masks. He points out that vaccinations should be considered as well as infection control measures such as keeping distance from people.