Number of Brits With Antibodies Drops by a Quarter in 3 Months: Study

Scientists say research does not prove that immunity cannot be achieved and maintained

A man uses a lancet to prick the tip of his finger to provide blood for a CCP virus antibody test in London on May 28, 2020. Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images

The number of Brits with CCP virus antibodies dropped by one quarter over a three-month period according to a large-scale study—but scientists say it doesn’t prove the case against stable natural immunity.

Researchers from Imperial College London used DIY finger-prick tests for antibodies on 365,000 people at home over three rounds.