A new study finds that immunity against the covid-19 virus is most likely to start appearing in individuals six months after the original infection. Research done by the U.K Coronavirus Immunology Consortium found that T-Cells begin responding to the virus after this half year period. The study looked at the immune responses in 100 patients who had tested positive for the virus. Samples were collected from each patient monthly to test antibody levels, and it was discovered that every patient had T-cell responses after six months. The study did discover that the sizes of these cells did vary depending on the individual and whether or not they had symptoms of the virus. These findings are important as they will help us understand the pathway for immunity and the search for a vaccine.
Julia Babinec
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