Can You Become Reinfected With Covid-19? It's Very Unlikely, Experts Say - The New York Times

Can You Become Reinfected With Covid-19? It's Very Unlikely, Experts Say - The New York Times

All about COVID-19 immunity The immune response that protects against COVID-19 is not yet well understood. Some anecdotes suggest that people might be able to get infected twice in quick succession. And preliminary studies indicate that antibodies produced to fight off SARS-CoV-2 might dissipate quickly. The message from the experts: more research is needed, but don’t panic. Our knowledge of other diseases suggests that repeated infections are unlikely. And our immune systems have an arsenal of weapons: when antibodies disperse, the T cells still stand guard. But for how long? With the coronavirus, we just don’t know yet. The New York Times | 11 min read