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A study at Indiana University aims to shed light on so-called COVID-19 immunity, after a person has been infected or after being vaccinated. Studies like this one could also help shape what the COVID-19 vaccine response looks like.
The Aegis Study will include more than 2,000 participants from around the country; some who have been infected with COVID-19, some who have not, and some who have been vaccinated against the virus. Besides looking at virus immunity, the study will also look into reinfections and whether long-term immunity is feasible.
Kevin Maki is the study coordinator. He says a study like this is particularly important because there is still so much we don’t know about COVID-19 and how it will affect people long term.
Guilford County reinfections raise questions about coronavirus immunity
They are the first reported cases in the Triad. And reinfections have some wondering how long the vaccine will last. Author: Ben Briscoe Updated: 8:42 AM EST December 17, 2020
GREENSBORO, N.C. Two of the biggest unknowns talked about by researchers: How long are you immune after getting coronavirus? And how long will the vaccine give you immunity?
Now some answers from the Guilford County Health Department as they report the first local cases of reinfection. That s where someone tested positive for the virus. Then they went through all the symptoms, had a negative test, and more than 3 months later tested positive again.
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