A series of new studies have revealed signs of strong and lasting immunity in people who developed a mild coronavirus infection, according to a report on Sunday. The studies, which have yet to be peer-reviewed, uncovered that antibodies and immune cells capable of recognizing the virus were apparently present months after infections concluded. The findings could help to eliminate the previous concerns over whether the virus could trick the immune system into having a poor memory of prior infections. Having those defense mechanisms present means the body has a good chance of fending off the coronavirus if reinfected. “This is very promising,” said Smita Iyer, an immunologist at the University of California.

Source: Fox News August 17, 2020 07:41 UTC