Seropositivity for Covid found to be lesser in smokers, vegetarians: CSIR survey
(World News Science)

NEW DELHI : Smokers and vegetarians were found to have lower seropositivity indicating that they may be at a lesser risk of getting infected by coronavirus, according to a pan-India serosurvey conducted by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in its nearly 40 institutes. The survey also found that those with blood group `O` may be less susceptible to the infection, while people with `B` and `AB` blood groups were at a higher risk. MORE FROM THIS SECTIONSee All Researchers find how cancer can be killed by body`s own immune system 2 min read . 05:06 PM IST COVID-19 vaccine: Brazil delays approval of Sputnik V, seeks more data 1 min read . 04:53 PM IST Why the New Covid-19 Variants...