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October 27, 2020

Oxford Vaccine Shows Promising Results as New Data Suggests Antibodies in Recovered Cases Don't Last
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In medical news, scientists at Astra Zeneca said Monday an experimental
vaccine being developed at Oxford University in Britain has shown
promising results as the vaccine has triggered an immune response in
both younger and older patients. Meanwhile, researchers at Imperial
College in London found the number of people testing positive for
COVID-19 antibodies has fallen by 26% between June and September,
suggesting immunity fades rapidly and people who have recovered can be
reinfected.

In more medical news, drug maker Eli Lilly said Monday its antibody
treatment was ineffective on hospitalized patients with advanced cases
and that a government-sponsored trial would stop administering the drug
to new patients.


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