South Korean scientists conclude people cannot be infected with coronavirus more than once

By Anthony Leonardi

Published May 1, 2020 2:44pm ET

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Researchers in South Korea say it is impossible for the novel coronavirus to reinfect humans.

Multiple tests that ostensibly showed 260 patients becoming reinfected were the result of false-positive testing, according to the Korea Herald.

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