Covid-19: Past infection provides 83% protection for five months but may not stop transmission, study finds
Elisabeth Mahase
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Covid-19: Past infection provides 83% protection for five months but may not stop transmission, study finds Elisabeth MahasePeople who have previously been infected with covid-19 are likely to be protected against reinfection for several months, but could still carry the virus in their nose and throat and transmit it to others, according to a study which regularly tested thousands of healthcare workers. 11
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