Jul 2021;6:100109. doi:10.1016/j.lanepe.2021.100109, Kim L, Garg S, O'Halloran A, et al. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7121e1, Sudre CH, Murray B, Varsavsky T, et al. While not likely, its possible to get COVID-19 twice within a 90-day period. Heres what you should have in your isolation survival kit. Vaccines are designed to prevent an illness from reaching its worst stages should you get infected. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance. However, reinfections do occur after COVID-19. Lancet Reg Health Eur. Duration of infectiousness and correlation with RT-PCR cycle threshold values in cases of COVID-19, England, January to May 2020. Incidence and clinical phenotype of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children after infection with the SARS-CoV-2 delta variant by vaccination status: a Danish nationwide prospective cohort study. "We're really starting to return to a much more normal pace of life relative to earlier this year," Maniar says. Effect of Covid-19 Vaccination on Transmission of Alpha and Delta Variants. The UK Office for National Statistics has also reported a significant jump in the rate of possible reinfections as part of its random sampling of households. BNT162b2 mRNA Vaccination Against COVID-19 is Associated with Decreased Likelihood of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in U.S. Children Ages 5-18 Years. May 2020;38(5):925-928. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2019.07.020, Iuliano AD, Brunkard JM, Boehmer TK, et al. As of right now, it appears that people cannot acquire COVID-19 twice (at least, not within 1 to 2 years of originally contracting it, and providing your immune system functions properly). This is usually longer than 12 weeks after a person is first infected. Under pressure from natural immunity and other countermeasures to its survival, the COVID-19 virus mutates these spike proteins at random, creating new variants that are more transmissible than previous ones. Despite this development, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still does not recommend that you test for COVID-19 within 90 days of recovering from infection. Amiji hopes that one day COVID-19 boosters will combine with flu shots, and that it can be easy to get both at the same time each year. JAMA Network Open. BNT162b2 Protection against the Omicron Variant in Children and Adolescents. Household Contacts Long COVID Long COVID describes the symptoms that continue or develop after the initial COVID-19 symptoms. Unvaccinated people. Policy. J Infect Dis. Despite this development, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still does not recommend that you test for COVID-19 within 90 days of recovering from infection. A study published in March 2022 signaled an increased risk of reinfections due to Omicron. Otherssay immunity following recovery from COVID-19 only lasts a few weeks, if even that. While a 20-day gap between infections is particularly short and likely unusualCOVID-19 reinfections are increasingly common. For general feedback, use the public comments section below (please adhere to guidelines). Despite what youve heard, its possible to get infected with COVID-19 more than once. According to the Government, no. Your rapid test is negative, but you feel unwell. Is immunity the consolation prize? More information is available, Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People, Science Brief: SARS-CoV-2 Infection-induced and Vaccine-induced Immunity, Clinical Progression, Management, and Treatment, Alene M, Yismaw L, Assemie MA, Ketema DB, Gietaneh W, Birhan TY. In other words, you might not get a free pass for 90 days. 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Now she believes she's being penalised, Rajwinder Singh expected to be charged with Cairns woman Toyah Cordingley's murder tonight, police say, Watch Australia's economic challenges unfold in five graphs, ADF aircraft, personnel to assist evacuation of hundreds from flooded NT remote communities, more than 890,000 people have been infected with COVID-19 more than once, had increased 15-fold following the arrival of Omicron, increased dramaticallysince the arrival of Omicron, waning immunity against infection and symptomatic disease, higher-than-expected rates of reinfection, only 56 per cent effective against Omicron, 5.4 times greater than with the Delta variant, new Omicron subvariants continue to arrive, reinfection with Omicron BA.2 following BA.1was possible. As of right now, it appears that people cannot acquire COVID-19 twice (at least, not within 1 to 2 years of originally contracting it, and providing your immune system functions properly). The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. Annu Rev Med. On the face of it, it sounds fairly unremarkable except for one detail. Trends in COVID-19 Cases, Emergency Department Visits, and Hospital Admissions Among Children and Adolescents Aged 0-17 Years - United States, August 2020-August 2021. "It all comes down to how many antibodies you've got left in your system when you next get exposed to the virus," Dr Cromer said. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. CDC is not responsible for Section 508 compliance (accessibility) on other federal or private website. If you need to go back and make any changes, you can always do so by going to our Privacy Policy page. doi:10.1093/cid/ciab991, Davis HE, Assaf GS, McCorkell L, et al. If youre not yet vaccinated, now is the time to get it done for your safety and for the safety of those around you. "That is potentially an underestimate too," Dr Vally said. American Journal of Clinical Pathology. We are seeing more people getting COVID-19 a second, third or fourth time. Clin Infect Dis. doi:10.1136/bmj.m3320, DeSisto CL, Wallace B, Simeone RM, et al. Yes, it's possible to catch COVID after just having it. PLoS One. Your immune system is constantly in flux, rising and recovering as it fights off numerous pathogens we experience daily. JAMA Network Open. 2022;386(8):744-756. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2116597, Lansbury L, Lim B, Baskaran V, Lim WS. Open Forum Infect Dis. Experts say you should stay up-to-date with your vaccines and boosters to get at least some protection against reinfection. Surely, youre not going to get itagain, right? 2021;156(2):185-197. doi:10.1093/ajcp/aqab052, Levi M, Thachil J, Iba T, Levy JH. The woman's first infection was picked up via routine COVID-19 screening at her workplace. Of 2 million infections reported in Denmark from November to February, researchers focused on patients who tested positive twice from 20 to 60 days apart. Dec 23 2021;385(26):2487-2489. doi:10.1056/NEJMc2108120, Rossler A, Riepler L, Bante D, von Laer D, Kimpel J. SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Neutralization in Serum from Vaccinated and Convalescent Persons. Its the time when you start to test negative that you could potentially be less infective, he says. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. Jun 19 2020;69(24):759-765. doi:10.15585/mmwr.mm6924e2, Roxby AC, Greninger AL, Hatfield KM, et al. This document is subject to copyright. Inflation rate at 6.4%. Notes from the Field: SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant Infection in 10 Persons Within 90 Days of Previous SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant Infection - Four States, October 2021-January 2022. A recent studyfrom Qatar suggests previous COVID-19 infection was roughly 90 per cent effective at preventing an infection with the Alpha, Beta or Delta variants, but only 56 per cent effective against Omicron. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Jama. The amount of time it takes to test negative after being infected varies from person to person, he says, but it's important to keep testing in order to make informed decisions. Does it change anything? Use this form if you have come across a typo, inaccuracy or would like to send an edit request for the content on this page. We all do need to continue to think about others around us, and think about what we need to do to protect ourselves.. The Lancet Haematology. Amiji says COVID-19s subvariants typically cause more upper respiratory issues than lower, making the symptoms less serious. Another reason the CDC advises against asymptomatic testing for 90 days after having COVID-19 is that if you are infected, your immune system is going to generate antibodies, so your immunity to the virus will be boosted, says Mansoor Amiji, university distinguished professor of pharmaceutical sciences and chemical engineering at Northeastern. Another wrinkle: If another variant of the coronavirus sweeps through, the antibodies generated by your initial infection might not be as effective against the new variant, Amiji adds. Jul 16 2020;doi:10.1093/cid/ciaa1012, Kompaniyets L, Pennington AF, Goodman AB, et al. For media inquiries, please contact Marirose Sartoretto at [email protected] or 617-373-5718. Feb 24 2022;386(8):713-723. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2117995, Price AM, Olson SM, Newhams MM, et al. Can you get COVID-19 a third time in a row? A small Danish study published in February which is yet to be peer reviewed found reinfection with Omicron BA.2 following BA.1was possible, but happened rarely, and most reinfections occurred in unvaccinated people. But some people have more risk of reinfection. In fact, the general rule of viral infections is that your first time is your worst time, and thats especially true if youve been vaccinated. Feb 2022;226(2):177-186. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2021.08.054, Barbero P, Mugerza L, Herraiz I, et al. We are still learning more about these reinfections. "Especially in people who are not vaccinated, having had one infection with Omicron doesn't provide a huge amount of immunity against a second infection.". According to the CDC, it is unlikely that a person will be infected with COVID-19 twice in six months, but it is possible. Emerg Infect Dis. doi:10.1016/j.cmi.2021.07.030, Abu-Raddad LJ, Chemaitelly H, Bertollini R, National Study Group for C-E. Severity of SARS-CoV-2 Reinfections as Compared with Primary Infections. Oct 1 2021;4(10):e2128568. 2021/12/01/ 2021;80:229-238. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2021.06.039, Kanne JP, Bai H, Bernheim A, et al. These cookies may also be used for advertising purposes by these third parties. So, what are the odds of getting sick with COVID more than once? Strategies to diagnose and treat reinfection are no different than those used to diagnose and treat initial COVID-19 infection; early testing, isolation, and treatment as indicated are recommended for all people who experience symptoms of COVID-19. Studies suggest that reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 with the same virus variant as the initial infection or reinfection with a different variant are both possible; early reinfection within 90 days of the initial infection can occur. The Journal of infection. Initially, yes, you would be protected from a second infection, but if that decline in antibody levels is rapid from the infection, then you may not necessarily have enough of the antibodies to prevent a second infection.. But some people have more risk of reinfection. Yes. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. Sep 10 2021;70(36):1255-1260. doi:10.15585/mmwr.mm7036e2, Siegel DA, Reses HE, Cool AJ, et al. Underlying Medical Conditions and Severe Illness Among 540,667 Adults Hospitalized With COVID-19, March 2020-March 2021. Under pressure from natural immunity and other countermeasures to its survival, the COVID-19 virus mutates these spike proteins at random, creating new variants that are more transmissible than previous ones. Aug 1 2021;175(8):837-845. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2021.0630, Miller AD, Zambrano LD, Yousaf AR, et al. Clinical Characteristics of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults: A Systematic Review. The prevalence of symptoms in 24,410 adults infected by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19): A systematic review and meta-analysis of 148 studies from 9 countries. As we enter year four of a world with COVID-19, contracting the disease more than once is no longer unheard of. But doctors do know that some people are at higher risk than others. Skin Manifestations Associated with COVID-19: Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives. Underlying Medical Conditions Associated With Severe COVID-19 Illness Among Children. Current trends and geographical differences in therapeutic profile and outcomes of COVID-19 among pregnant women - a systematic review and meta-analysis. Its not a one-size-fits-all approach., Navigating the current situation is so challenging, he says. Health authorities typically define a reinfection as a case 90 days or more after a previous COVID infection, to exclude people who simply shed the virus for a long period of time. Jan 18 2022;327(3):281-283. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.23262, Nygaard U, Holm M, Hartling UB, et al. N Engl J Med. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. Apr 30 2021;70(17):644-650. doi:10.15585/mmwr.mm7017e3, Chevinsky JR, Tao G, Lavery AM, et al. Can you get Covid twice in 90 days? Lancet. When looking at the state of COVID-19 in the United States, Mansoor Amiji, distinguished professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Northeastern, invites you to think from the perspective of a virus. Often it is months between infections, but some people can catch it again within a few weeks. But hospitalizations still happen, especially among subsets of the population that are at higher risk, so it is still important to take preventative measures even as we start to move into what Amiji calls an "endemic" phase of the pandemic. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children During Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Delta and Omicron Variant Circulation-United States, July 2021-January 2022. Initially, yes, you would be protected from a second infection, but if that decline in antibody levels is rapid from the infection, then you may not necessarily have enough of the antibodies to prevent a second infection. Feb 10 2022;386(6):509-520. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2116044, Sjoding MW, Dickson RP, Iwashyna TJ, Gay SE, Valley TS. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Receipt of Medications for Treatment of COVID-19 - United States, March 2020-August 2021. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. Reinfections on the rise with Omicron Health authorities typically define a reinfection as a case 90 days or more after a previous COVID infection, to exclude people who simply shed the virus for a MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. April 1, 2022;71(13):489494. Use of At-Home COVID-19 Tests United States, August 23, 2021March 12, 2022. Cleveland Clinic 1995-2023. Characteristics, Outcomes, and Severity Risk Factors Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Children in the US National COVID Cohort Collaborative. A study published in March 2022 signaled an increased risk of reinfections due to Omicron. Long-Term Symptoms Among Adults Tested for SARS-CoV-2 - United States, January 2020-April 2021. Coagulation abnormalities and thrombosis in patients with COVID-19. May 2020;94:91-95. doi:10.1016/j.ijid.2020.03.017, Tenforde MW, Billig Rose E, Lindsell CJ, et al. If it has been 29 days or longer since your COVID-19 infection and someone in your household tests positive, then you should test daily for 5 days. This is due to the fact that covid testing is now so highly sensitive that they can detect residual particles of covid genes/proteins even after the infection itselfhas gone. These cookies perform functions like remembering presentation options or choices and, in some cases, delivery of web content that based on self-identified area of interests. 2021;4(9):e2126456-e2126456. An update on COVID-19 and pregnancy. Clin Microbiol Infect. COVID-19 Imaging: What We Know Now and What Remains Unknown. Jan-Mar 2021;16(1):103-112. doi:10.18502/jovr.v16i1.8256, Tan E, Song J, Deane AM, Plummer MP. Characteristics and Disease Severity of US Children and Adolescents Diagnosed With COVID-19. May 2022;28(5):986-989. doi:10.3201/eid2805.220166, Saelee R, Zell E, Murthy BP, et al. The Lancet Child & adolescent health. Maniar compares measures like these to wearing a seatbelt every time you get in a car. Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University. Risk of clinical sequelae after the acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection: retrospective cohort study. "The factors that can influence that include how long it's been since your first infection the longer it's been, the lower your antibody levels will be because they decrease over time," she said. N Engl J Med. "If you tested positive for COVID-19 with a viral test within the previous 90 days and subsequently recovered and remain asymptomatic, you do not need to quarantine or get tested after close contact," reads the CDC's website. Am J Transplant. Despite this development, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still does not recommend that you test for COVID-19 within 90 days of recovering from infection. In Australia, Dr Cromer said the rise in reinfectionswas partly because more people had now been infected with COVID-19, and therefore had the potential to get it again. We are still learning more about these reinfections. Yes. What happens now. Your email address is used only to let the recipient know who sent the email. Risk for Stillbirth Among Women With and Without COVID-19 at Delivery Hospitalization - United States, March 2020-September 2021. Shakespeare now includes content warnings at Globe Theatre. 2021;325(11):1074. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.2091, Wanga V, Gerdes ME, Shi DS, et al. "Even if you've been infected, with so much COVID-19 circulating in the community, you're at a very high risk of being exposed, and you certainly have a risk of being infected. Am J Obstet Gynecol. doi:10.1136/bmj-2021-068632, Embi PJ, Levy ME, Naleway AL, et al. Northeastern experts, students warn there may be hidden costs to fast fashion, Northeastern expert explains at Munich Security Conference how governments can counteract terrorists use of social media, What does it mean to learn how to learn? Sep 2021;8(9):ofab428. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. Apr 8 2022;71(14):524-526. doi:10.15585/mmwr.mm7114a2, Slezak J, Bruxvoort K, Fischer H, Broder B, Ackerson B, Tartof S. Rate and severity of suspected SARS-Cov-2 reinfection in a cohort of PCR-positive COVID-19 patients. Anyone can get COVID-19 more than once. However, after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed their quarantine guidelines to five days for people whose symptoms and fever have subsided, many public health experts advocated for adding a test-out component to that shortened timeline. Experts say the dose to which someone is exposed may also be important. A study published in March 2022 signaled an increased risk of reinfections due to Omicron. In fact, doctors continue to see COVID-19 infections because vaccine immunity decreases over time, weve stopped being as careful as we once were and new variants are coming in stronger than previous waves of coronavirus. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. Aug 5 2022;71(31):993-999. doi:10.15585/mmwr.mm7131a3, Zavala M, Ireland G, Amin-Chowdhury Z, Ramsay ME, Ladhani SN. Pediatric infectious disease specialistFrank Esper, MD, answers your questions about COVID-19 reinfection, including how you can best protect yourself from getting the virus again. Effectiveness of two-dose vaccination with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines against COVID-19-associated hospitalizations among immunocompromised adults-Nine States, January-September 2021. Get weekly and/or daily updates delivered to your inbox. Dr Vally added it was important for Australians to remain up to date with their vaccinations, and to continue to take some precautions,even if they havehad COVID. If, indeed, people can become infected with COVID-19 twice within a period of weeks or months, it poses two major stumbling blocks in getting the pandemic under control. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. While not likely, its possible to get COVID-19 twice within a 90-day period. Apr 2021;27(4):626-631. doi:10.1038/s41591-021-01292-y, Daugherty SE, Guo Y, Heath K, et al. BMJ. It happened, you got COVID. It is very unlikely that someone will get re-infected within the same month. Am J Emerg Med. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. Jan 28 2022;71(4):125-131. doi:10.15585/mmwr.mm7104e1, Cavanaugh AM, Spicer KB, Thoroughman D, Glick C, Winter K. Reduced Risk of Reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 After COVID-19 Vaccination - Kentucky, May-June 2021. Essentially, since your body has recent experience fighting the virus, its defenses are primed. Unvaccinated people. Experts say the dose to which someone is exposed may also be important. This is usually longer than 12 weeks after a person is first infected. "It's definitely possible," Dr Cromer said. Genomic evidence for reinfection with SARS-CoV-2: a case study. They might decide to back it up with an antigen test. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children-United States, February 2020-July 2021. Thats really the natural course of a virus, Amiji says. News, Discovery, and Analysis from Around the World. This reinforces the importance of getting vaccinated and boosted. Donations reduce food waste, but also increase food prices, Depression in teen girls is on the rise, CDC says. According to the CDC, some people who contract COVID can have detectable virus for up to three months, but that doesn't mean they are contagious. Aug 2021;69(6):1253-1255. doi:10.1136/jim-2021-001853, Roskosky M, Borah BF, DeJonge PM, et al. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. Jul 17 2020;69(28):923-929. doi:10.15585/mmwr.mm6928e1, Yang X, Zhang J, Chen S, et al. JAMA Netw Open. A forgotten pioneer: Northeastern graduate Zandra Flemister was a trailblazer, the first Black woman to serve in the US Secret Service, Award-winning Digital Transgender Archive makes often hidden yet sprawling trans history accessible, Alina Mueller becomes Northeasterns all-time leading scorer as Huskies advance to Hockey East womens championship, Is Miamis tech scene the new Silicon Valley? doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.11182, Feldstein LR, Tenforde MW, Friedman KG, et al. Cookies used to track the effectiveness of CDC public health campaigns through clickthrough data. Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Between Urban and Rural Counties - United States, December 14, 2020-January 31, 2022. It gets a little fuzzy as you getaround that 90-day mark, he says. "Two vaccines doesn't provide a huge amount of immunity against getting infected with Omicron, but having a booster that will boost your immune levels and make it less likely to get a reinfection.". Jan 27 2022;73:81-93. doi:10.1146/annurev-med-042220-014817, Bhaskaran K, Bacon S, Evans SJ, et al. Effectiveness of BNT162b2 Vaccine against Critical Covid-19 in Adolescents. Health Care Utilization and Clinical Characteristics of Nonhospitalized Adults in an Integrated Health Care System 28-180 Days After COVID-19 Diagnosis - Georgia, May 2020-March 2021. This reinforces the importance of getting vaccinated and boosted. Inflation rate at 6.4%. Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University. BMJ. By now, we know that anyone can get COVID-19 the vaccinated and unvaccinated, those whove had it already and those who havent. Disparities in First Dose COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage among Children 5-11 Years of Age, United States. However, reinfections do occur after COVID-19. Can you get COVID-19 a third time in a row? Although people might still experience symptoms the second time around, Dr Vally said vaccination should prevent more serious consequences. WA's uptake of latest COVID-19 booster lags as second-lowest in Australia, RNA vaccines rose to prominence during COVID, but we've only scratched the surface of their potential, now recommended to haveadditional booster doses. N Engl J Med. Studies suggest that reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 with the same virus variant as the initial infection or reinfection with a different variant are both possible; early reinfection within 90 days of the initial infection can occur. Raelene is fit, vaxxed and got COVID-19 twice in three months. Are charitable food donations a double-edged sword? 2021;73(10):1882-1886. doi:10.1093/cid/ciab234, Kronbichler A, Kresse D, Yoon S, Lee KH, Effenberger M, Shin JI. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children by COVID-19 Vaccination Status of Adolescents in France. According to the CDC, some people who contract COVID can have detectable virus for up to three months, but that doesn't mean they are contagious. or, by Jessica Taylor Price, Northeastern University. 2020/08/01/ 2020;81(2):266-275. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2020.05.046, Gerver SM, Guy R, Wilson K, et al. And for those who have been vaccinated and received booster shots, symptoms tend to be even less severe, or even nonexistent. SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Hospitalization Among Adults Aged >/=18 Years, by Vaccination Status, Before and During SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 (Omicron) Variant Predominance - Los Angeles County, California, November 7, 2021-January 8, 2022. According to the CDC, it is unlikely that a person will be infected with COVID-19 twice in six months, but it is possible. "That's a really good thing. All Rights Reserved. Please select the most appropriate category to facilitate processing of your request. Serial Intervals and Household Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant, South Korea, 2021. Imperial College London researchers estimate the risk of reinfection with Omicron is 5.4 times greater than with the Delta variant. Theres a lot of variability across those three months, Maniar says. Still, the likelihood of being exposed increases.. JAMA Pediatr. doi:10.1093/cid/ciac471, Godfred-Cato S, Abrams JY, Balachandran N, et al. The 'winter shot': Everything you need to know about getting your next COVID-19 booster, If you catch COVID again, will your symptoms be worse? Initially, yes, you would be protected from a second infection, but if that decline in antibody levels is rapid from the infection, then you may not necessarily have enough of the antibodies to prevent a second infection. Is it a legitimate explanation or just an excuse? 2020/09/01/ 2020;98:180-186. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2020.06.052, Yang J, Zheng Y, Gou X, et al. In short? But for those who have contracted, and recovered from, COVID-19, the public health guidance is to skip testing for 90 days, unless you have symptoms. News, Discovery, and Analysis from Around the World. Co-infections in people with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis. It is very unlikely that someone will get re-infected within the same month. EClinicalMedicine. Experts say youre not in the clear just because youve already contracted and recovered from the virus. Maniar compares measures like these to wearing a seatbelt every time you get in a car. Mar 24 2021;21(1):247. doi:10.1186/s12884-021-03685-w, Wei SQ, Bilodeau-Bertrand M, Liu S, Auger N. The impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. While data suggests reinfection with Omicron is not uncommon in people who were previously infected with a different COVID-19 variant, it's less clear what protection one Omicron infection confers against another. 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