India on Wednesday (January 19) reported 2,82,970 new cases, which is 18% higher than yesterday's 2.38 lakh daily cases, the health ministry data showed. The country also reported 441 coronavirus related deaths taking the total death count in the country due to the infection to 487,202.
Covid re-infection with the Omicron variant is 5.4 times greater than that of the Delta variant. The best way to prevent yourself is by getting vaccined, wearing masks, washing hands properly, and avoiding crowded places.
Covid Explained: Can A Person Get Re-Infected After Recovering From Coronavirus?
There have been a few instances of people who have been declared recovered, testing positive again, raising fears of re-infection.
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Millions of people around the world have recovered from the novel coronavirus, and one of their primary concerns is if they can get re-infected by Covid-19. Have they developed immunity, and if so, for how long? There have been a few instances of people who have been declared recovered, testing positive again, raising fears of re-infection.