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Having Covid-19 may protect against reinfection: Study
Among the 1,265 who had coronavirus antibodies at the outset, only two had positive results on tests to detect active infection in the following six months and neither developed symptoms.
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. Updated: 24 Dec 2020, 05:37 AM IST PTI
Researchers found that people who made antibodies to the coronavirus were much less likely to test positive again for up to six months and maybe longer
The results bode well for vaccines, which provoke the immune system to make antibodies substances that attach to a virus and help it be eliminated
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Washington: Two new studies give encouraging evidence that having COVID-19 may offer some protection against future infections. Researchers found that people who made antibodies to the coronavirus were much less likely to test positive again for up to six months and maybe longer.
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But before his death, he left his wife a bittersweet gift a final love letter. I want you to know that I am fighting very hard every day for my life. I do it for you so that I can see you again, Loredo s letter read.