‘New variants can cause reinfection’

Public measures: Health experts say the easing of precautions like mask wearing contributes to reinfection. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: She was careful to follow the Covid-19 standard operating procedures, but this did not prevent Ratana Kamma from being infected twice.

After catching the virus in March, Ratana, who works as a meeting, incentives, conferences and exhibitions specialist at an international resort here, said she tested positive again recently.