Coronavirus reinfection; India tests million samples a day; More
- 4 years ago
More often than not, researchers have flagged concerns over the deadly coronavirus mutating and evolving, expressing fears that it could delay the development of a vaccine. And even as the cure seems some time away, a reinfection case from Hong Kong has unnerved many.
Is this the beginning of another stage of the pandemic? Are there deadlier strains of the SARS-CoV-2? How long does the immunity last once a person has recovered? These and several other questions have gained traction since a 33-year-old man, who returned to Hong Kong from Europe in mid-August, tested positive after recovering from the first infection in March.
Scientists urge calm. Watch India Today TV's special show Vaccine Testing Covid for more.
Is this the beginning of another stage of the pandemic? Are there deadlier strains of the SARS-CoV-2? How long does the immunity last once a person has recovered? These and several other questions have gained traction since a 33-year-old man, who returned to Hong Kong from Europe in mid-August, tested positive after recovering from the first infection in March.
Scientists urge calm. Watch India Today TV's special show Vaccine Testing Covid for more.