COVID-19 reinfections are possible, researchers say
Published Date: 7/16/2020
Source: KTLA 5
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. 5 Live is KTLA’s digital-only newscast and streams on KTLA.com and the KTLA 5 News app weekdays at 4 p.m. Follow our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KTLA5Live/. 5 Live Team: Andy Riesmeyer - Senior Producer & Co-Host https://twitter.com/AndyKTLA Samantha Cortese - Multimedia Journalist & Co-Host https://twitter.com/SamanthaCortese Robert Puente - Co-Host https://www.instagram.com/justrob101/ Julie Montoya - Segment Producer https://www.instagram.com/_julesmontoya/ This segment aired on July 15, 2020.