MD, infectious disease expert
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People wearing face masks around the world have become a defining image of the coronavirus outbreak. A more specialised mask, known as an N95 respirator, has been said to protect against the virus as it is thicker than a standard surgical mask. Masks can help prevent the spread of coronavirus but only if worn properly and under the right conditions.
CORONAVIRUS has streaked across the world over the last week, as the deadly disease has killed 24 people and infected hundreds more since it broke the species barrier in Wuhan, China. While the virus has caused alarm now, one expert believes it will struggle to survive in the summer months.
We are still yet to see good evidence that antibodies actually provide immunity. From what we know of how other diseases work, we believe that antibodies against Covid-19 most likely will provide immunity, but until we have absolute certainty, people who test positive for antibodies should not change their behaviour and keep following advice from health bodies.