COVID-19 Immunity Passport to Ease Travel Restrictions?
Lin H. Chen, David O. Freedman, Leo G. Visser
Abstract
‘Immunity passport’ (also called ''immunity certificate'' or ''immunity license'' has been suggested to certify traveler’ protection from SARS-CoV-2 infection. Some data have demonstrated development of neutralizing antibodies that may protect against reinfection and reduce disease severity in the short-term, and some tests correlate with virus neutralization. More evidence is needed on serologies for such certification to facilitate travel, to protect travelers and their destination countries.
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