Researchers discovered how the body kills the coronavirus

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Research from Australia determined that the immune system’s response to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease is similar to a reaction to the flu in mild-to-moderate cases.
Their findings can be used to accelerate the development of a vaccine and treatments, as well as novel tests that might be able to determine the severity of a coronavirus infection from the onset.
The research proves the human body can become immune to the virus, but it’s still not clear how long the immunity lasts.
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The coronavirus pandemic is far from being contained, with countries all over the world reporting more and more cases. It’s up to everyone to step up and do their part to flatten the curve — social distancing and handwashing will help do the trick — so that medical systems around the world aren’t overwhelmed. Doctors need time to treat severe cases while some of their peers attempt to develop vaccines or new drugs that will speed up the healing process. The good news for people who catch the new COVID-19 virus is that most people will recover, and that’s because of the body’s immune system. Researchers in Australia have already figured out how the body kills the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and their early results will help others develop new treatments that could extend immunity, and maybe even eradicate the disease.

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