by: Dr. Mary Gillis, D.Ed.
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Jan 11, 2021 / 04:17 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) COVID-19 survivors have immunity against the virus post-recovery. But how long does it last?
Previous studies showed it ranged from weeks to a few months. But according to a new study by scientists at La Jolla University, it could be for as much as eight months or even years.
News 8 spoke with one of the study authors, Daniela Weiskopf, an assistant professor at the LaJolla Institute for Immunology, to explain why such long-lived immunity could be possible after a coronavirus infection.
Indiana State Department of Health on Monday reported 30 more COVID deaths, for a total of 8,643 in the state. A total of 567,338 Hoosiers have tested positive for COVID-19 through Monday, the state says.
Jan 8, 2021 / 11:02 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) Friday was a big day for Indiana seniors.
Hoosiers 80 years old and older are one step closer to getting the COVID-19 vaccine. They were able to make their vaccine appointments Friday.
Seniors like Dorothy Muldrow are ready to get their lives back. She’s 83 years old and a self-proclaimed people person. Right now she’s on two bowling teams that keep her active, but she said she’s ready to do more.
“I just kind of hate I don’t go to church. I miss going to church,” said Muldrow.
That’s why she plans to have her son make her an appointment to take the vaccine as soon as possible.