Can a person become reinfected?

In general, reinfection means a person was infected (got sick) once, recovered, and then later became infected again. Based on what we know from similar viruses, some reinfections are expected.

It is currently unknown how long COVID-19 immunity lasts after the initial infection with disease.

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1. Is there Rental Assistance due to COVID-19?
2. What is a novel coronavirus?
3. How is the virus spread?
4. Quarantine or isolation: What's the difference?
5. Can a person become reinfected?
6. Who is considered a close contact to someone with COVID-19?
7. What is contract tracing?