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1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 17 (from laksa037)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa017.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.baptisthealth.com/blog/covid19/can-you-catch-covid-19-twice\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.baptisthealth.com/blog/covid19/can-you-catch-covid-19-twice\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

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As the state emerges from quarantine and restrictions begin to lift nationwide, a new question is topping search trends: Can you get COVID-19 more than once?\nCoronavirus Reinfection\nYou may have heard media reports about people who have tested positive for COVID-19 after recovering from the illness, but it’s difficult to say whether these individuals tested positive as a result of a second infection. While it’s still possible, it’s more likely that detectable levels of the virus still remain in the body even after the symptoms have gone away.\nHow Long Are You Immune After Getting COVID-19?\nAs of yet, it’s not known whether those who have been infected with\nCOVID-19\nwill develop long-term immunity to the disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the immune response, including the duration of immunity, to\nSARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)\nis not yet understood.\nWhat Role Does the Immune System Play When It Comes to Coronavirus?\nWhen a virus or bacteria enters your body, your immune system kicks in. Specialized immune cells, called B-cells, identify proteins, called antigens, on the surface of invading cells. When a B-cell detects a new antigen, it produces antibodies that bind to the antigens, which attracts other cells that destroy the target. When your B-cells produce a new antibody, they can continue making that antibody if that same antigen appears in the future. This is called adaptive immunity.\nWhen it comes to viruses, much is still unknown about why some people’s immune systems can clear a virus quickly while others can take weeks. Some experts believe that older people with weakened immune systems may be more susceptible to a resurgence of COVID-19, but\nmore research is needed before any conclusions can be made.\nThe Bottom Line About COVID-19 Reinfection\nSouth Korea recently reported that a significant number of COVID-19 patients have tested positive, then negative, only to test positive again later and experience symptoms, like fever and cough, again.\nHealth officials there suspect that these patients are experiencing a viral reactivation, but health officials in the United States don’t think that’s likely since we’ve never seen a viral reactivation in other coronaviruses.\nThe bottom line is that we need more research to know for sure.\nIn the meantime, continued preventive measures, such as wearing a mask, social distancing, frequent handwashing, and, if necessary, self-quarantining, are the best defense against infection.\nDon’t put your health on hold.\nBaptist Health has a care option for you. 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July 01, 2020 From transmission concerns to treatment options, questions continue to emerge as we navigate the novel coronavirus. As the state emerges from quarantine and restrictions begin to lift nationwide, a new question is topping search trends: Can you get COVID-19 more than once? Coronavirus Reinfection You may have heard media reports about people who have tested positive for COVID-19 after recovering from the illness, but it’s difficult to say whether these individuals tested positive as a result of a second infection. While it’s still possible, it’s more likely that detectable levels of the virus still remain in the body even after the symptoms have gone away. How Long Are You Immune After Getting COVID-19? As of yet, it’s not known whether those who have been infected with COVID-19 will develop long-term immunity to the disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the immune response, including the duration of immunity, to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) is not yet understood. What Role Does the Immune System Play When It Comes to Coronavirus? When a virus or bacteria enters your body, your immune system kicks in. Specialized immune cells, called B-cells, identify proteins, called antigens, on the surface of invading cells. When a B-cell detects a new antigen, it produces antibodies that bind to the antigens, which attracts other cells that destroy the target. When your B-cells produce a new antibody, they can continue making that antibody if that same antigen appears in the future. This is called adaptive immunity. When it comes to viruses, much is still unknown about why some people’s immune systems can clear a virus quickly while others can take weeks. Some experts believe that older people with weakened immune systems may be more susceptible to a resurgence of COVID-19, but more research is needed before any conclusions can be made. The Bottom Line About COVID-19 Reinfection South Korea recently reported that a significant number of COVID-19 patients have tested positive, then negative, only to test positive again later and experience symptoms, like fever and cough, again. Health officials there suspect that these patients are experiencing a viral reactivation, but health officials in the United States don’t think that’s likely since we’ve never seen a viral reactivation in other coronaviruses. The bottom line is that we need more research to know for sure. In the meantime, continued preventive measures, such as wearing a mask, social distancing, frequent handwashing, and, if necessary, self-quarantining, are the best defense against infection. Don’t put your health on hold. Baptist Health has a care option for you. Schedule an appointment or an evaluation for COVID-19 now. Get started Categories COVID19 Tags: Sign up to receive Baptist Health emails to learn more about your health from our blog, e-newsletter, and Flourish. Or follow one of our social media accounts. Sign Me Up

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July 01, 2020 ![](https://www.baptisthealth.com/-/media/images/migrated/blog-images/teaser-images/gettyimages-1257380436-1280x853.jpg?rev=320d3c44bda04a5ab96950fc8e36a55c) From transmission concerns to treatment options, questions continue to emerge as we navigate the novel coronavirus. As the state emerges from quarantine and restrictions begin to lift nationwide, a new question is topping search trends: Can you get COVID-19 more than once? ## **Coronavirus Reinfection** You may have heard media reports about people who have tested positive for COVID-19 after recovering from the illness, but it’s difficult to say whether these individuals tested positive as a result of a second infection. While it’s still possible, it’s more likely that detectable levels of the virus still remain in the body even after the symptoms have gone away. ## **How Long Are You Immune After Getting COVID-19?** As of yet, it’s not known whether those who have been infected with [COVID-19](http://share.baptisthealth.com/category/covid-19) will develop long-term immunity to the disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the immune response, including the duration of immunity, to [SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)](https://www.baptisthealth.com/covid-19/) is not yet understood. ## **What Role Does the Immune System Play When It Comes to Coronavirus?** When a virus or bacteria enters your body, your immune system kicks in. Specialized immune cells, called B-cells, identify proteins, called antigens, on the surface of invading cells. When a B-cell detects a new antigen, it produces antibodies that bind to the antigens, which attracts other cells that destroy the target. When your B-cells produce a new antibody, they can continue making that antibody if that same antigen appears in the future. This is called adaptive immunity. When it comes to viruses, much is still unknown about why some people’s immune systems can clear a virus quickly while others can take weeks. Some experts believe that older people with weakened immune systems may be more susceptible to a resurgence of COVID-19, but *more research is needed before any conclusions can be made.* ## **The Bottom Line About COVID-19 Reinfection** South Korea recently reported that a significant number of COVID-19 patients have tested positive, then negative, only to test positive again later and experience symptoms, like fever and cough, again. Health officials there suspect that these patients are experiencing a viral reactivation, but health officials in the United States don’t think that’s likely since we’ve never seen a viral reactivation in other coronaviruses. *The bottom line is that we need more research to know for sure.* In the meantime, continued preventive measures, such as wearing a mask, social distancing, frequent handwashing, and, if necessary, self-quarantining, are the best defense against infection. ![]() ## Don’t put your health on hold. Baptist Health has a care option for you. Schedule an appointment or an evaluation for COVID-19 now. [Get started](https://www.baptisthealth.com/staysafe/scheduling-appointments/) ## Categories - [COVID19](https://www.baptisthealth.com/blog/covid19) Tags: Sign up to receive Baptist Health emails to learn more about your health from our blog, e-newsletter, and Flourish. Or follow one of our social media accounts. [Sign Me Up](https://cloud.care.baptisthealth.com/newsletter)

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