Cases of double infection of coronavirus have been reported worldwide and in Armenia. The RA Ministry of Health informs.

“Currently, at the international academic level, there are discussions about whether there are cases of double infection, that is, whether the person has been infected again, or whether the virus has simply become deactivated and then activated.

To date, there is no definitive answer to this question, as the virus has not been found to be inactive. However, the scientific community is inclined to think that there may be inactive particles of the virus in the tissues when the virus does not multiply, but RNA is present in the cells, which is detected by testing.

However, there are currently three such cases in Armenia. Patients have no complaints or symptoms. The virus was found again two weeks after being discharged from the hospital. They have been isolated to prevent possible infection.

Notably, South Korean scientists have concluded that such cases are not a double infection, but the preservation of virus particles in the tissues of the mouth and throat, which is detected by PCR testing.

There is no definitive answer to this question yet. Therefore, it is necessary to continue to observe the rules of security,” the statement said.