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Seniors with COVID-19 get antibody therapy to avoid hospitalizations

Ellen Abbott

Onondaga County is hoping some preemptive testing for COVID-19 at local senior living facilities will lead to fewer hospitalizations.Asymptomatic testing…

C.D.C. researchers estimate that although a majority of Americans haven't been exposed to the coronavirus, the actual infection rate is roughly 10 times higher. Data released on Tuesday showed the results of analyzed samples from 10 regions, including the New York City area.

Coronavirus Infections Far Higher Than Confirmed But Most Americans Still Not Exposed

Jason Slotkin

Data from the CDC estimates that roughly 10 times the amount of people have the virus than have been documented. The number is still far below what experts say would be needed for widespread immunity.

Cows with genes from the human immune system make antibodies that may help people fight the coronavirus.

Cows Help With COVID-19 Treatment, No Bull

Joe Palca

Cattle may turn out to be of help in the coronavirus pandemic. A South Dakota biotech company is using cows to create antibodies that could then be used for disease prevention or treatment.