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World Service,4 mins

Coronavirus: How long does immunity last?

Science In Action

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We often hear stories that antibodies to coronavirus dwindle fast after natural infection. But the results of an in-depth study suggest immunity may last for at least several months. Alessandro Sette and Daniela Weiskopf at the La Jolla Institute in California analysed blood samples from nearly 200 patients. (Image: Woman with protective face mask, Credit: Getty Images.)

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