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1/ There is growing evidence that T-cell immunity allows populations to reach herd immunity once only 10-20% are infected with SARS-CoV-2.This would explain why a highly transmissible virus in densely

1/ An unknown side effect of lengthy lockdowns may be decreased crossover immunity to COVID-19.Research on SARS-CoV-1 suggests that lack of exposure to the common cold coronaviruses could actually worsen

1/ Growing research demonstrating importance of protective T-cells against SARS-CoV-2 combined w/ prior research on influenza viruses suggest that nasal mucosa T-cells may explain the rising number of "positive" PCR

1/ Hong Kong reports the first confirmed case of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection today.Although it is only a single case, it supports the theory that T-cell immunity (as opposed to antibodies) may

1/ My thread on T-cell immunity got about 7 million views.It's great to see so many people interested in understanding the science and medicine of this pandemic, even in a

17/ This research on T cell immunity is largely being ignored by the mainstream media, possibly due to political and pharmaceutical interests.Hint: Assuming $35 per vaccine dose (Moderna’s price), vaccinating

1/ Dr. Fauci is misleading the American people when he says that randomized controlled trials have shown hydroxychloroquine to be ineffective.Here’s why. 2/ There's only one double-blind RCT on HCQ

The Lancet HCQ study claims to include 63,315 hospitalized COVID-19 patients from N. America by April 14.By Apr 14, total COVID-19 hospitalizations for USA, Canada & Mexico was only ~67,000.There's

1/ Cuomo’s office says NY trial results on hydroxychloroquine will be released April 20.Few details are available, but it seems HCQ was primarily used in hospitalized patients.With the current state

1/ Highlights from Sermo survey of 6,227 verified physicians on COVID-19 treatment.- Besides analgesics, HCQ & AZ are most used drugs- HCQ chosen as MOST effective therapy- Most common HCQ