Immunity To Corona May Not Last Long As Doctors First Thought

July 14, 2020

Experts have revealed to the world after they found out patients previously infected by the Corona Virus may be re-infected after a span of 90 days.

The research was carried out by analysts from King’s College London who examined the levels of antibodies in more than 90 COVID-19 patients. Blood tests showed even individuals with mild COVID-19 symptoms mounted some immune response to the virus.

Also 60% of the patients had some potent viral response to the virus a few weeks after infection. After three months, the percentage of those who had maintained a high level of COVID-19 neutralizing antibodies had dropped down to 16.7%. This meant that the immunity against the virus should not be taken for granted.

“This is an important study that starts to define the long-term dynamics of the antibody response to SARS-CoV-2,” said Lawrence Young, professor of Molecular Oncology at the University of Warwick. He added, “It further emphasizes the need for us to better understand what a protective immune response looks like if we are to develop an effective vaccine.”

This new research will have to be put into consideration as governments are planning on re-opening its economies.