Scientists study immunity to the novel coronavirus

The World

If one thing is clear about this teeny tiny new coronavirus, it’s that it has changed the world, leaving a massive mark. But SARS-CoV-2 is still clouded in mystery. Front and center in this puzzle is understanding immunity. As scientists around the globe collect even more clues, the answers are still not so straightforward. At least, not yet. The World’s Elana Gordon explains.

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