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The Conundrum of Giglio Island: unraveling the...
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The Conundrum of Giglio Island: unraveling the dynamics of an apparent resistance to COVID-19 – A descriptive study

Abstract

Abstract Objectives Despite an extensive risk of exposure to COVID-19, the residents of Giglio Island, Italy, did not develop any symptom of SARS-CoV-2. The present study aims to characterize the nature of exposure and to describe the local population dynamics underlying its apparent resistance to COVID-19. Methods We conducted seroprevalence screening from April 29 to May 3, 2020 across the three main settlements on the island. We invited …

Authors

Bognanni A; Schiaffino A; Pimpinelli F; Donzelli S; Celesti I; Strano S; Solari E; Schiaffino G; Solari G; Solari D

DOI

10.1101/2021.01.08.20248948

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medRxiv