How many of us have Covid-19 antibodies? Here's what studies reveal

Up to 45% of the population in some places have Covid-19 antibodies, say studies

16 May 2021 - 00:00
By tanya farber AND Tanya Farber

Seroprevalence matters.It's the percentage of the population that has antibodies in their blood, and with the third wave of Covid-19 looming in SA and new variants arriving on our shores, it tells us how many people have already been sick and are thus more likely to be protected.

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