Beyond the mask in the Covid-19 pandemic: Ingredients for protecting the immune system

摘要

Protection from contracting COVID-19 appears to be the trending topic surrounding the virus. The biotech and medical communities are feverishly trying to find antibodies and the road to a vaccine, but these developments are not here and now because of regulatory obstacles and the short window of time researchers were given since the pandemic was declared, which has not been sufficient to run the necessary clinical trials yet. COVID-19 is proving to be a virus of uncer-tainty. Reports say older people and those with pre-existing conditions are more at-risk for contracting it than younger people. For now, everyone is at risk. People are taking practical measures to reduce risk by wearing masks, paying attention to hygiene and practicing social distanc-ing to help protect them on the outside.