Scientists have found out who is at risk of re-contracting COVID-19 and when

American researchers conducted a detailed analysis of cases of re-infection with coronavirus

new type. It is noted that the scientists worked in compliance with the recommendations of the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The authors of the work selected patients who had positive PCR test results from the US electronic health records (EHR) database. In addition, they had obvious symptoms of COVID-19.

Average age of all newly infected peopleThe new type of coronavirus was 64.5 years old. In addition, most patients smoked and were obese. They also had immune disorders, hypertension and diabetes.

The authors of the study emphasize that duringin all cases, the patients were indeed reinfected. Genomic analysis showed that the patients had no latent course of the initial variant of the disease. It is noted that the interval between the first and second infection averaged 101 days.

In conclusion, the scientists noted that approximately 70% of those infected were hospitalized both times. The authors of the study conclude that re-infection is no easier than the first.

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