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Covid: here is why the Omicron variant leaves us to expect the end of the pandemic

Despite the record-breaking number of Covid-19 contaminations in France, some people are hoping to exit the health crisis, the end of the pandemic, and the return to normal life in the coming months. The reason behind? The Omicron variant considered at this point more contagious but less dangerous. Here is more on the matter.

Omicron: immunity drops 10 weeks after the third dose, a UK study found

As the third dose vaccination campaign is going on in France, the UK health security agency has released a study showing immunity drops only ten weeks after the booster. Towards a fourth dose?

Covid vaccine: Moderna vaccine effective for at least 6 months, the company says

The American company has released results from the second quarter and confirms their Covid vaccine is effective for at least 6 months.

Covid immunity: antibodies protecting from the virus to stay for over 12 months

How long is one immunized against Covid? A question searchers from all around the world have been looking for answers for. According to one of the latest studies carried out by Strasbourg university hospitals, antibodies protecting against coronavirus stay for over 12 months in one's body, and vaccine improves their effectiveness.

Covid: why can people vaccinated even so catch the virus?

Covid-19 vaccines are a crucial asset amid the fight against the pandemic, and so far, our best ally to make things return to normal as soon as possible. Yet, these vaccines are not magic: they do not totally prevent people immunized from falling sick and do not eradicate the virus either.

Coronavirus: asymptomatic cases to lose their antibodies quicker, a study says

Discoveries as for coronavirus still go on... After the June 2020's Chinese study released on June 18 saying that people infected by the novel coronavirus but who showed no symptoms may develop a weaker immune response, a new British study rubs it in. Keep reading to find out more.

Coronavirus: how long does immunity last?

How long does coronavirus immunity last? This is the question a study co-carried out by Chinese and American scientists released on medRxiv.org tried to answer to. Immunity is said to last between “not long” and “at least two months”.

Coronavirus: WHO officials say it’s “unclear” whether immunity to second covid-19 infection is possible

Once tested positive for Covid-19, then recovered, is it possible to be infected again? This is the main issue to handle the health crisis, but which answer remains “unclear” the World Health Organization said.