Coronavirus: How many COVID-19 infections can harm your body
With COVID-19 re-infections on the rise, scientists warn that each time you get infected, you’re more at risk of future health problems. Due to the emergence of more infectious Omicron variants, people are even reporting their third or fourth infection. Studies have also shown that sub-variants of Omicron such as BA.5 have a higher immune evasion ability than earlier variants.
In a new study that hasn’t been peer-reviewed, Ziyad Al-Aly, head of research and development for the St. Louis, analyzed more than 5.6 million medical records of military veterans showing each new COVID infection. their risk of death. It also increases your risk of heart, blood, and brain-related health problems, as well as conditions like diabetes, chronic fatigue, and persistent COVID.