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@sumtoi, I doubt that immunity to COVID-19 due to previous malaria infection has been researched or tested. It would be a comfort to know this, but you can't rely on hypothesis alone. I'll also be interested when they better understand who may have immunity to COVID-19 as a result of having been a carrier and/or had symptoms to slow down any "second waves". I believe studies of this are being fast-tracked.
Here's an interesting article and video about
- How the virus that causes COVID-19 differs from other coronaviruses https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-the-virus-that-causes-covid-19-differs-from-other-coronaviruses/
In the meantime, we all have to protect ourselves:
- Stay at a distance of at least 6 feet from other people.
- Wash hands regularly with soap and water. If that's not possible, use hand sanitizer or disinfecting wipes.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Monitor daily for symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath.
- Call your health care provider or local hospital if symptoms develop to see if you should be tested for COVID-19.
Are you able to stay at home and keep a distance?