35pc people in 3 Jashore upazilas have Covid antibodies: Survey

Prothom Alo English Desk

Researchers found the presence of Covid antibodies among 35 per cent people in three upzilas of Jashore district, suggesting that these people either contracted the virus or came in close contact with infected patients, reports UNB.

The Genome Centre of Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) revealed the study findings on Saturday, after examining the samples of 400 people from six areas in Jhikorgachcha, Chougachcha and Sadar upazilas.

The study was conducted through rapid antibody tests after collecting blood samples of the people.

The people who have got vaccinated were not included in the research.

According to the research report, it has been proved that the number of asymptomatic Covid carriers is higher and they are roaming around freely.

The research team said, “The people among whom natural antibodies were found somehow came in contact with the virus or got infected with it. But 60 per cent-70 per cent antibodies are needed in a human body for developing the much-desired herd immunity. So, there’s no alternative to vaccination.”

JUST vice-chancellor prof Mohammad Anwar Hossain, also the director of the Genome Centre, said, “If we don’t get vaccinated, we’ve to suffer for a long time due to the pandemic.”

He also urged all to take vaccine soon to save their lives from the highly contagious virus.

Chairman of the JUST’s Microbiology Department and assistant director of the Genome Centre prof Mohammad Iqbal Kabir led the research team.

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