The article quotes "Some of the patients testing positive again showed no symptoms, while others were suffering from fevers and respiratory issues, according to the Financial Times. "
But I agree, there is far too much unknown about this virus and people need to avoid being scared by every 'twist and turn' reported on (there will be too many for people to cope with) - as well as not being overly positive about cures in the immediate future.
The pandemic is a fact and we have passed through the stage of promoting 'self protection' because if people don't get it by now then they never will (or don't wish to), to the stage of self-preservation in terms of obtaining food supplies. The big picture is out of our hands - that is up to governments and the scientific teams racing to find treatments.
We are really very lucky to be in this country at this time rather than our homelands in most cases. We just have to accept and do the best we can - the Forum once again has proved its value in keeping people informed on all aspects of life in this very unusual time.
Best Posts in Thread: Telegraph article about reinfection of covid-19 in korea.
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Notmyrealname DI Forum Luminary Highly Rated Poster Showcase Reviewer
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91 people out of how many? Did they have weakened immune systems? Preexisting conditions? Were their symptoms worse or asymptomatic? Questions that should be answered before the media tries to scare the sh*t out of people making the situation worse.
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tuba-coma DI Forum Adept Showcase Reviewer
I am not a doctor, but for my understanding this Corona virus exists for a long time already, and it appears in some varieties. testing has to be very specific because regular tests (will) show that nearly everyone is carrying a kind of this virus, mostly without any consequences or negative health impacts. I think there is a general misunderstanding about this virus, the news are focusing on the dramatic aspects and cause a kind of panic among the people. hence I am not looking forward to the announced mass testing.
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DavyL200 DI Forum Luminary ★ Global Mod ★ ★ Moderator ★ Highly Rated Poster Showcase Reviewer
South Korea reported on Friday that 91 recovered coronavirus patients have tested positive for the disease again, raising questions over health experts' understanding of the pandemic.
The prospect of people being re-infected with the virus is of international concern, as many countries are hoping that infected populations will develop sufficient immunity to prevent a resurgence of the pandemic.
The reports have also prompted fears the virus may remain active in patients for much longer than was previously thought.
Korean health officials reported Friday that 91 patients thought to have been cleared of the virus had tested positive again, up from 51 people on Monday.
The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) announced it had sent a team to the city of Daegu, the worst hit area, to investigate why patients there were testing positive again.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/20...itive/?li_source=LI&li_medium=liftigniter-rhr-
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