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Originally Posted by GG Allin
I would just like a straight answer on whether or not you'd now be immune if you've had Covid 19. I'm fairly certain I had it few weeks ago. Tested twice, both times negative, throat swab. But what I had was too weird to ignore. Going for blood work (antibody test) in two weeks.
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This is the key point^^ and, as yet, there is no reliable data to provide an answer. The main sticking point is that this is a
novel coronavirus which is behaving in ways that other coronaviri have not, so to
assume degree of immunity and its duration, based on other coronaviri, is risky. That's why every doctor asked the question hedges their response.
The virus has not been around long enough to determine immunity status for those with previous infections. It has not been around long enough for doctors to determine what level of antibodies is necessary to provide immunity, and to what degree of illness must one have had to develop that level. Certainly, the virus has not been around long enough to have any idea of how long any immunity would last within an individual. Let's not even talk about mutations of the current strain and their effect on immunity.
At this time, if I were to test positive for antibodies, I would not change one thing in my current behavior of cleaning, social distancing, and use of protective gear.