#CV19 Man in Japan tests positive again after recovering from illness | The Independent
The question is whether this is a reflection if the exit tests insufficiently sensitive to pick up low levels of #CV19, that then rebounds, or whether it truly is new independent.co.uk/news/world/asi…
The question is whether this is a reflection if the exit tests insufficiently sensitive to pick up low levels of #CV19, that then rebounds, or whether it truly is new independent.co.uk/news/world/asi…
Given several Diamond Princess passengers were given the all clear to fly home only to test +ve on arrival I wonder about the test sets being used.
There was under 10 days between this negative test and a resurgence.
There was under 10 days between this negative test and a resurgence.
Another Japanese lady also tested negative before discharge only to test positive on being symptomatic again within 3 weeks.
Some similar reports in China, have led to calls there for stricter patient discharge requirements as it could be bi-phasic.
Some similar reports in China, have led to calls there for stricter patient discharge requirements as it could be bi-phasic.
Virologist, Dr Wright, whilst reminding us that there is still a lot we do not know about #CV19 says it is unlikely to be a reinfection.
It could be an error in the diagnostic test.
But we still cannot be certain if infection WILL confer permanent immunity or for how long.
It could be an error in the diagnostic test.
But we still cannot be certain if infection WILL confer permanent immunity or for how long.
