COVID-19 immunity passport to ease travel restrictions?

Author(s):
Chen, L.H.; Freedman, D.O.; Visser, L.G. (0000-0002-3600-9782)
Published
2020
Publication type
Other

Abstract

'Immunity passport' (also called ''immunity certificate'' or ''immunity license'' has been suggested to certify traveler' protection from SARS-CoV-2 infection. Some data have demonstrated development of neutralizing antibodies that may protect against reinfection and reduce disease severity in the short-term, and some tests correlate with virus neutralization. More evidence is needed on serologies for such certification to facilitate travel, to protect travelers and their destination countries.

border quarantinelockdownSARS-CoV-2antibodiestravel ban
Date issued
2020-07-01
Language
English
Publisher
OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC
hdl
1887/3182552
doi
10.1093/jtm/taaa085
URL
https://academic.oup.com/jtm/article/27/5/taaa085/5847845