Is it possible to catch COVID twice in such a short time?

Question

Hello, I had covid 2 weeks ago and today I started having the same symptoms again. Even if I go for a covid test you can stay positive for a long time after a first infection from what I have read. So it's not really going to help me know. Thanks for your reply. But is it possible to have the covid 2 times as close?

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello ma'am, I'm sorry to read about your troubles! As you bring up, it is not recommended to do a rapid test within 2 months of an infection because the test could detect the "old" infection. Also, many conditions can have similar symptoms to COVID, such as a cold... So in this case, as a precautionary measure, it is recommended that you perform the isolation for 5 days and then take the necessary precautions the next 5 days if your condition improves. I hope this has been helpful to you, I am still available if you have any further questions! Tom Samaha, Pharmacist I found a recent study where the shortest time frame seemed to be 3 months. It's not impossible to have a reinfection that early, but it's unlikely