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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Michelle Cullen

How long am I protected from Covid after infection? Irish expert gives time frame for immunity and it's shorter than you think

Cases of Covid-19 in Ireland have been rising in recent weeks as a spike in infections over the coming months is expected.

After infection, you may have developed some immunity to the virus, but just how long does it last?

Dr Cillian de Gascun, Director of the National Virus Reference Laboratory, told RTE Radio One why we are seeing a rise in Covid cases and how long protection lasts for those who have already been infected.

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