Health experts are still trying to determine whether coronavirus patients can be reinfected after recovering from the virus.
Two recent studies from China and the United Kingdom found that COVID-19 antibodies faded within a few months, indicating decreased immunity. But, experts say antibodies are not the whole story, and that other parts of the immune system could still offer protection against a second go-around with the virus.
Researchers say it’s entirely possible we could see reinfections, so it’s recommended people take proper safety precautions like wearing masks, distancing, and washing hands.
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Andy Riesmeyer – Senior Producer & Co-Host
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This segment aired on July 15, 2020.
