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Is it true that even if you already had the covid-19 coronavirus, you can get it again?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Uncertain: This is being investigated by the World Health Organization and others. It is concerning that a small number of patients who appeared to have recovered are testing positive for virus as found in South Korea. See: https://time.com/5810454/coronavirus-immunity-reinfection/

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Answered 5/3/2020

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