Do We Have Cases of COVID-19 Reinfection in the Philippines?
As of now, we need more studies to see if reinfection is already present in our country.
If you will remember, Senator Sonny Angara announced before that he tested positive for COVID after several weeks of recovery.
However, his doctors believe that the positive result was not due to reinfection. But rather, it’s because of the “remnants of the virus” in his system.
Furthermore, they believe that even with the second positive result, the senator was no longer contagious. After all, his wife tested negative for the virus. Nevertheless, Senator Angara underwent self-quarantine to be on the safe side.
DOH Spokesperson, Ma. Rosario Vergeire agreed with the doctor’s analysis. She said that the health experts do not consider RT-PCR testing (swab test) as a good measure of recovery.
This is because it is possible for the virus to still be in the patient’s system long after they recovered.
When it comes to COVID reinfection and immunity, having a clear mind is important. Equip yourself with the knowledge of the signs and symptoms and research about your community’s communication channels when someone is possibly COVID-positive.
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