The BHF says: “When someone catches coronavirus, their immune system will generate a response that helps them to fight off the virus if they are exposed to it again.
“But it’s not clear how long this immune response lasts, and it’s likely to vary between people.”
The NHS says if you get coronavirus symptoms again, “you probably have some immunity to the virus but it’s not clear how long it lasts”.
It states that in England while you’re no longer legally required to self-isolate if you have COVID-19, “you should try to stay at home and away from others to avoid passing on the virus”.
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There are, however, a small number of people who will still be able to get free COVID-19 tests from the NHS.
It explains: “If you have a health condition which means you’re eligible for new COVID-19 treatments, you should be sent a COVID-19 test to use if you have symptoms.”
Other possible qualifiers include if you’re going into hospital for surgery or a procedure, or if you work in the NHS or in social care.
“If you work in care homes, domiciliary care, extra care and supported living services, and adult day care centres, you can also get free NHS tests,” adds the health body.
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