As we report the latest findings from the REACT studies this week, I’d like to say a huge thank you to the hundred of thousands of people who have taken part. You make a major contribution to research - we couldn’t do this without you!
Levels of protective #antibodies in people wane over time after coronavirus infection.
Latest results from @imperialcollege-led REACT study of more than 365,000 people in England.
The antibody response to the virus causing #COVID19 declines over time, suggests the latest findings from our REACT study, which has tested over 365,000 people in England.
Read more at
REACT2 latest results.
Population antibody positivity fell by around 25% over 3 months. As with seasonal coronaviruses, this may mean falling levels of immunity.
Smaller declines if younger and history of +ve PCR test. No change in healthcare workers.
imperial.ac.uk/news/207333/co…pic.twitter.com/m8LveuOdLT
1/n L'étude REACT montre que le anticorps déclinent avec le temps, de 26,5% en 3 mois. Cela ne signifie pas qu' on ne serait pas protégé, le rôle des anticorps étant probablement accessoire imperial.ac.uk/news/207333/co…pic.twitter.com/o9Xj4T5TJa
New from #REACT study - COVID-19 antibody prevalence in the population has dropped. Lots of important unanswered questions about link between antibodies and protection / risk of reinfection.
Follow @profhelenward for more!
New from @TheREACTstudy - COVID-19 antibody prevalence in the population has dropped. Lots of important unanswered questions about link between antibodies and protection / risk of reinfection.