25 Aug 2020

Scientists confirm first case of Covid-19 re-infection

From Afternoons, 1:17 pm on 25 August 2020

Scientists have identified the first confirmed case of Covid-19 re-infection.

Researchers in Hong Kong sequenced the virus genomes from both infections in the same patient and found significant differences, suggesting two different strains. 

Jesse speaks to Associate Professor James Ussher, from Otago University's Department of Microbiology and Immunology, about the possible implications.

A scientist studying coronavirus.

Photo: AFP