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Scientists discover antibody that blocks coronavirus from infecting cells
True. Researchers identified a human antibody (a protein in the blood) that prevents the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus from infecting cells in a lab. This is the first step toward understanding immunity in patients who have had COVID-19.
Answered by Dr. Molly Fleece, MD.
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