New Reports Show Coronavirus Immunity Can Last for Months Oct. 14, 2020 Three new reports show coronavirus immunity can last for months -- and maybe even longer. The findings suggest that many, if not most, people who recover from coronavirus infections are protected for at least a period of time. One study found that people produce antibodies that protect against infection and last for at least five to seven months. "We have one person that is seven months out. We have a handful of people that are five to seven months out," Deepta Bhattacharya, an immunobiologist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, told CNN. CNN
Airlines Hope Safety Measures Can Lure Back Holiday Travelers Oct. 14, 2020 After a dismal year for the airline industry because of the coronavirus pandemic, some carriers are emphasizing enhanced health and safety measures in a bid to lure back travelers in time for the holidays. "You're in a contained tube for a number of hours. So I think people who are higher-risk for whatever reason need to be wary about whether the travel is essential or not," said Dr. Shad Marvasti with the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Arizona's Family (3TV/CBS 5) Phoenix
Researchers Find Evidence of Antibody Production 5-6 Months After Covid-19 Infection Oct. 14, 2020 Immunity against Covid-19 may persist for at least five months after being infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to a study led by an Indian-origin researcher in the US. The researchers from the University of Arizona Health Sciences studied the production of antibodies from a sample of nearly 6,000 people infected with the novel coronavirus. Hindustan Times
Antibodies Shown to Provide Long-term Immunity Against COVID-19 Oct. 13, 2020 Using a highly accurate test they developed, University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers have shown that antibodies persist for months after infection. Read more Thumbnail
A Virologist Answers Questions about COVID-19 and Flu Oct. 13, 2020 Health Sciences researcher Dr. Jun Wang says the world can be better prepared for the next viral outbreak by supporting infectious disease research now. Read more Image
Immunity Against Coronavirus May Last for Several Months, Says Study Oct. 13, 2020 Immunity against COVID-19 may persist for at least five months after being infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to a study led by an Indian-origin researcher in the US. The researchers from the University of Arizona Health Sciences studied the production of antibodies from a sample of nearly 6,000 people infected with the novel coronavirus. Business Standard
The Conservative Circus with James T. Harris Oct. 13, 2020 A study from the University of Arizona Health Sciences study shows COVID-19 antibodies provide lasting immunity. KFYI-AM Phoenix
COVID-19 Antibodies Last at Least 5 Months, Study Suggests Oct. 13, 2020 COVID-19 patients may produce antibodies for at least five months after initial infection, according to a study published in the journal Immunity. Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences in Tucson analyzed antibody production from 5,882 blood samples collected in Arizona's Pima County as part of a larger effort to create and validate a COVID-19 antibody test. Becker's Hospital Review
KJZZ News: Interview with Dr. Shad Marvasti Oct. 13, 2020 As President Trump recovers from COVID-19 and travels around the country for campaign events he has said that he is now possibly immune. Dr. Shad Marvasti at the University of Arizona College of Medicine talks about what we know and what we have learned about the coronavirus and immunity. KJZZ (NPR) Phoenix