What Should A Person Who Recovered From COVID-19 Do When They Are Exposed To It Again, According To The CDC?
• Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 can continue to have detectable SARS-CoV-2 RNA in upper respiratory specimens for up to 3 months after illness onset in concentrations considerably lower than during illness; however, replication-competent virus has not been reliably recovered and infectiousness is unlikely.
Ending Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19: Interim Guidance
Can you get reinfected with COVID-19?
Based on what we know from similar viruses, some reinfections are expected. We are still learning more about COVID-19.
Reinfection with COVID-19
How long do COVID-19 patients continue to shed the virus?
The duration of viral shedding varies significantly and may depend on severity. Among 137 survivors of COVID-19, viral shedding based on testing of oropharyngeal samples ranged from 8-37 days, with a median of 20 days.
What is the duration of viral shedding in persons with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I have recovered from COVID-19?
If I have already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine? Yes, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19 because: Research has not yet shown how long you are protected from getting COVID-19 again after you recover from COVID-19. Vaccination helps protect you even if you’ve already had COVID-19.
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination