Dr Kerry Chant said the reduced reinfection period was due to the latest subvariants of Omicron circulating in the community. 9News
four weeks after having had the virus, with authorities warning it can be contracted again after just one month.
NSW's Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said the reduced reinfection period was due to the latest subvariants of Omicron circulating in the community. People who test positive again 28 days or more after their first positive test will be reported and managed as new cases.Dr Chant is also urging those who are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster dose to access it as soon as possible ahead of an expected peak in cases in the coming weeks.
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