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I Have 4 Friends That Recovered From Covid-19 Last Month,

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Posted on Mon, 8 Feb 2021
Question: I have 4 friends that recovered from Covid-19 last month, am I safe to visit them? Could they get reinfected and transmit the virus to me before their 3 months of immunity is up?
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Answered by Dr. Vasudha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes...you can visit if urgent,with utmost care.Detailed answer below.

Detailed Answer:
HiAnsoncorbin,
Thanks for the query.I understand your concern.
Possibility of immunity to Covid 19 after 3 months of infection cure , it's protection time longivity .. is yet under study of scientists.
Reinfection of cured Covid19 patients,though rare in XXXXXXX ..is possible.It may remain asymptomatic,yet spreading the infection.
*So you can plan to see your cured friends ,after minimum 14 infection free days...with utmost caustion.
-Use of a fabric mask by both (the host&visitor) is a must.
-Keep strict social distancing.
-Frequent hand washing
- Use of use of hand/surface sanitizer.
- Getting body sanitisation, after a through wash with soap&water...after returning back.
-Washing clothes immediately with soap&water.
* I hope that helps.Any follow up query is welcome.
Thanks.

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I Have 4 Friends That Recovered From Covid-19 Last Month,

Brief Answer: Yes...you can visit if urgent,with utmost care.Detailed answer below. Detailed Answer: HiAnsoncorbin, Thanks for the query.I understand your concern. Possibility of immunity to Covid 19 after 3 months of infection cure , it's protection time longivity .. is yet under study of scientists. Reinfection of cured Covid19 patients,though rare in XXXXXXX ..is possible.It may remain asymptomatic,yet spreading the infection. *So you can plan to see your cured friends ,after minimum 14 infection free days...with utmost caustion. -Use of a fabric mask by both (the host&visitor) is a must. -Keep strict social distancing. -Frequent hand washing - Use of use of hand/surface sanitizer. - Getting body sanitisation, after a through wash with soap&water...after returning back. -Washing clothes immediately with soap&water. * I hope that helps.Any follow up query is welcome. Thanks.