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Ms. Toad

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19. No one, even those who have had full-blown, almost died, cases

Reply to Boxerfan (Original post)

Sat Jul 4, 2020, 11:24 AM

Jul 2020

can KNOW they are immune.

Science has not yet established that antibodies create immunity from future infections, or how long antibodies last even if they do create immunity.

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Speculation. BunkerBoi has tested positive [View all] Boxerfan Jul 2020 OP

Nope soothsayer Jul 2020 #1

I think most people are positive Nature Man Jul 2020 #2

No. It has been studied and there are a few populations with as much as 20% infected (most asympto) Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2020 #10

Good for you. Nature Man Jul 2020 #13

this llashram Jul 2020 #20

I applaud your diligence in confronting potentially dangerous narratives... better Jul 2020 #23

Your post is carefully considered & balanced. I agree, I don't think NatureMan was in bad faith. .nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2020 #26

As Bernardo LaPaz say, only a small percentage of people PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2020 #15

It's like defensive driving. Always watch out for the other guy. Midnight Writer Jul 2020 #29

In most states less than 5% of the population has been exposed Quixote1818 Jul 2020 #18

This if from May 22 LeftInTX Jul 2020 #24

Good point, however they think actual numbers are about 10 times Quixote1818 Jul 2020 #30

I think the conclusion is that immunity is short-lived Rorey Jul 2020 #3

+1 Laelth Jul 2020 #7

You pretty much Wellstone ruled Jul 2020 #12

These studies are on small samples, with no peer reviews, and "confirm" nothing Fiendish Thingy Jul 2020 #16

You're right, of course. Laelth Jul 2020 #17

That's how science works- these studies aren't considered "evidence" until they are confirmed nt Fiendish Thingy Jul 2020 #27

I have read that the colds caused by corona viruses, PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2020 #21

No it is NOT the conclusion Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2020 #9

I wish I could find more data on how long people are immune to a single strain of cold Quixote1818 Jul 2020 #22

Possibly, but I think stupidity and arrogance are the controlling factors. TreasonousBastard Jul 2020 #4

There is no way he is immune malaise Jul 2020 #5

No, he believes he can think himself immune Maeve Jul 2020 #6

this was also my thoughts, Too bad. patricia92243 Jul 2020 #8

I doubt it. He would never keep his mouth shut if he did. Mariana Jul 2020 #11

bet the white house is off limits to junior and his girlfriend spanone Jul 2020 #14

No one, even those who have had full-blown, almost died, cases Ms. Toad Jul 2020 #19

And Typhoid Trumpy is a super spreader. fleur-de-lisa Jul 2020 #25

Pence and Trump get antibodies JCMach1 Jul 2020 #28