Patients who recover from coronavirus infections may lose their immunity to reinfection within months, according to research released yesterday, which experts said could have a “significant” influence on how governments manage the pandemic. In the first study of its kind, a team led by researchers from King’s College London examined the levels of antibodies in more than 90 confirmed virus patients and how they changed over time. Blood tests showed even individuals with only mild Covid-19 symptoms mounted some immune response to the virus. As long as someone has enough antibodies, they will be able to snub out new infections, giving them immunity. Experts said the findings may change how governments plan for the next phase of the pandemic, including how they fund and organise vaccine research and development.

Source: Standard Digital July 13, 2020 21:12 UTC