Reinfection of the virus that causes COVID-19

Updated Oct. 27, 2020Confirmed and suspected cases of reinfection of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been reported, but remain rare\u200b.\u200bIn general, reinfection means a person was infected (got sick) once, recovered, and then later became infected again. Based on what we know from similar viruses, some reinfections are expected. We are still learning more about the virus that causes COVID-19. Ongoing COVID-19 studies will help us understand:\u2022 How likely is reinfection\u2022 How often reinfection occurs\u2022 How soon after the first infection can reinfection take place\u2022 How severe are cases of reinfection\u2022 Who might be at higher risk for reinfection\u2022 What reinfection means for a person\u2019s immunity\u2022 If a person is able to spread COVID-19 to other people when reinfected2020E:\cpapFiles\WebServer\COVIDreinfection2020oct27.pdfhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/reinfection.html858