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Blood type may make some people less vulnerable to COVID-19, growing evidence suggests – PhillyVoice.com
Lower levels of a blood clotting agent or a genetic difference between blood types may explain the reason
People with blood type O appear less likely to fall ill if exposed to the coronavirus. And if they do get sick, they are less likely to have a severe case of COVID-19.
Two new studies, published Wednesday in the journal Blood Advances, suggest a link between blood type and a person’s vulnerability to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They build on the evidence uncovered in prior research.
The first study, conducted by researchers in Denmark, focused solely on the susceptibility of being infected. It inc…
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