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> Further, 2 days ago some numbers out of China stated that up to 14% of previously infected became infected again. The numbers weren't that 14% became infecte
by bart_spoon 7y ago
> Further, 2 days ago some numbers out of China stated that up to 14% of previously infected became infected again.
The numbers weren't that 14% became infected again. They were that 14% were found to still have the virus after being declared recovered. Many are speculating this doesn't mean reinfection, but could be an indicator that the tests have a higher false-negative rate than previously believed, or that people's bodies purge the virus in spurts as recovery takes place.
- alexhektor 7y agoyeah, I couldn't find a source for this either. There are a few cases apparently, and there's still a lot about the virus that is unknown, but it doesn't look to be that high.. it could also be false-negatives that might explain this.., but it could theoretically also be that the virus is "bi-phasic", "meaning the disease appears to go away before recurring." https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-japan/japanese-woman-confirmed-as-coronavirus-case-for-second-time-weeks-after-initial-recovery-idUSKCN20L0BI https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-japan/japane...