Claim: Outside of long COVID or very severe cases, most research suggests COVID-19 doesn't cause lasting damage to the immune system. A few studies have found evidence of some possible damage, but nothing as severe as an immunodeficiency. People on social media, however, are misinterpreting a recent study to incorrectly claim COVID-19 is HIV-like.
Fact-check: Posts Exaggerate Lab Findings About COVID-19's Impact on Immune System - FactCheck.org
Verdict: outside of long covid or very severe cases, most research suggests covid-19 doesn't cause lasting damage to the immune system. a few studies have found evidence of some possible damage, but nothing as severe as an immunodeficiency. people on social media, however, are misinterpreting a recent study to incorrectly claim covid-19 is hiv-like.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Jessica Mcdonald
Date published: 2023-04-07T22:04:23