COVID-19 Reinfection In U.S., Man Has No Known Underlying Health Issues

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Published on October 13, 2020 - Duration: 00:31s

COVID-19 Reinfection In U.S., Man Has No Known Underlying Health Issues

The first known case of COVID-19 reinfection in the United States has occurred.

The 25-year-old man who was reinfected has no underlying health conditions to increase his risk.

He was infected with two distinct genetic strains within 48 days after testing negative in-between.

His second infection was more severe than the first, according to reports at UPI.

The man required hospitalization with oxygen support after his most recent infection.


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