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Fortune
Erin Prater

COVID levels are up to 19 times higher than reported, WHO says as it warns of the potential dangers of repeat reinfection: ‘We don’t know everything about this virus’

World Health Organization's technical lead on Covid-19, Maria Van Kerkhove speaks on during a press conference on the World Health Organization's 75th anniversary in Geneva, on April 6, 2023. (Credit: Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

COVID levels are two to 19 times higher than numbers being reported around the world, a WHO official said Friday, citing wastewater data.

The news comes as the organization warns of the yet unknown dangers of repeat COVID infection, which can occur without symptoms.

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