WHO "Even After Recovery from COVID Infection, Reinfection with Variant COVID Possible"

"However, the COVID vaccine is effective against variant COVID strains"

A suspected COVID-19 patient being urgently transported to the hospital. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Nahana] Cases of patients who recovered from COVID-19 being reinfected with variant coronaviruses have been confirmed.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a preliminary report from South Africa found cases of people who recovered from COVID-19 being reinfected with more contagious variant coronaviruses, CNBC reported on the 12th (local time).

However, WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan stated that COVID-19 vaccines have been confirmed to be effective against variant coronaviruses as well.

Swaminathan said, "Vaccine trials conducted in South Africa and Brazil have proven that vaccines prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and mortality," adding, "Research also shows that the transmission rate is much lower when vaccinated individuals become infected."

She further emphasized, "It is important for vaccinated people to continue wearing masks, washing hands, and maintaining social distancing."

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