Since the start of the pandemic, some have pondered if past exposure to the common cold, many of which are caused by seasonal coronaviruses, could offer some protection against the novel coronavirus that was identified more than a year ago. But a new study suggests that a past bout with the common cold will do little to protect you from COVID-19. THESE 3 COVID-19 VACCINE SIDE EFFECTS ARE COMMON, CDC EXPERT SAYSThe researchers also found evidence that common cold antibodies may not spare young children from severe COVID-19, as past hypothesizes have suggested. Though antibodies from a previous common cold infection do not prevent a COVID-19 infection, Hensley said, "it is possible that pre-existing memory B cells and T cells could potentially provide some level of protection or at least reduce the disease severity of COVID-19." CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGEHowever, "studies need to be completed to test that hypothesis," he noted.

Source: Fox News February 16, 2021 20:26 UTC