WAUSAU (WAOW) – As the COVID-19 epidemic continues, concerns are growing over the chance of a virus recurrence.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said that, like other viruses, some reactions are expected and the possibility of recurrence can be challenging when it comes to controlling the spread of coronavirus.
COVID-19 cases are growing rapidly on a daily basis in Wisconsin.
At this point it is more than likely that someone you know has contracted the virus.
As of Friday, 7,777 newly registered cases have been registered in the state.
“She’s ruthless and she’s in our community here,” said Melissa Moore, with the Marathon County Health Department.
It is not impossible for a patient to be re-infected even after recovering from COVID-19.
“There are examples, redefined, that’s why it’s so important to take the steps we can to protect ourselves,” Moore said.
However, there is a difference between a long-term coronavirus case and the likelihood of refraction.
“People who are actively ill and test positive are 10 days from the date of symptoms – and that’s at least,” Moore said. “There is limited immunity that we just don’t know that people can get re-infected or the stress can change.”
However, Moore said you can become susceptible to the virus again within 90 days.
Since the onset of the epidemic, if you test positive or have been exposed, we have been told to keep spontaneous and isolated for two weeks.
Even if you are symptom free, the virus can still be very long in your body, and you can still test positive for it.
The CDC and the health department are still coming forward with studies to see the possibility of reassessment.
Although it is rare, they remind you that it is not impossible.
