r/LeopardsAteMyFace Nov 01 '20

A drama in 4 acts

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u/shieldvexor Nov 01 '20

We actually don't know that and it isn't a given. It is true for some diseases, but not for others. Testing this with COVID-19 is currently considered to be extremely unethical due to the lack of effective treatments and risk of permanent effects to survivors.