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COVID-19 immunity may guard against other bat coronaviruses, study finds

Original: 1-Oct-2026 # COVID19 immunity may help protect against other # bat # coronaviruses Study identifies links between virus

A new study suggests that immunity built up from COVID-19 infection or vaccination may offer some protection against other coronaviruses carried by bats. Researchers identified links between the host range of these viruses and how the immune system recognises them, indicating prior exposure to SARS-CoV-2 could cross-protect against related strains.

Why now: The finding raises hopes that population immunity from the pandemic could limit future coronavirus spillovers from bats.

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• 1-Oct-2026 # COVID19 immunity may help protect against other # bat # coronaviruses Study identifies links between virus host range and immune recognition ^^^ ie we can become more batty ... https://www. eurekalert.org/news-releases/1 146070 # science # publicHealth #… · proseandpassion · 5

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