Category: Natural Immunity
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Iceland testing shows that half of coronavirus carriers have no symptoms
Iceland has tested 5% of its entire population for SARS-COV-2, and though less than 1% have come back positive for the virus, authorities say that half of those infected are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms. The data is currently being used to support the move towards widescale lockdowns. But there is one important question that…
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How can herd immunity stop the spread of the coronavirus?
While it is horrifying to think of, it is important for us to understand why several governments are refusing to implement lockdowns. There is, in fact, sound science that backs up this move. In this article for the MIT Technology Review, Antonio Regalado explains what herd immunity is and why it is important in breaking an…
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Your immune system: the best defense against COVID-19
We must live a healthy lifestyle if we want to protect ourselves from COVID-19. In this article for the World Economic Forum, Phil Cain says that because there is no vaccine for the coronavirus yet, so our immune systems must adapt unaided to this potential threat. To boost our immune system, Cain recommends abstinence from smoking…
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102-year old Italian woman recovers from COVID
The recovery of a 102-year old Italica Grondona shows us that there is hope for old people to overcome the virus. Grondona was hospitalized at the beginning of March due to “mild heart failure” and was found positive for COVID-19 after being tested. Doctors say that they “did very little” and that Grondona recovered on…
