Think You've Had COVID-19 Twice? Scientists Would Like You To Think Again
Think You've Had COVID-19 Twice? Scientists Would Like You To Think Again

Stories about coronavirus patients testing positive for the illness after they thought they had recovered have cropped up around the world.

But according to Huff Post, scientists say it's best to take reinfection stories with a healthy dose of skepticism.

False positives can arise when a dead fragment of the virus is detected in a recovered patient still harboring bits of the virus’s non-infectious material.

Also, COVID-19 symptoms can vary widely.