Most Indians Have Developed COVID-19 Antibodies

A national serosurvey by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) included children to assess their vulnerability towards the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. The new survey found that about 67% of surveyed Indians have developed antibodies against new coronavirus.

The highest virus seroprevalence was found in the age group older than 45.

India Today reported on July 20, 2021, the fourth round of the serosurvey was carried out during June-July 2021. Besides children, the survey also covered healthcare workers in each district.

The ICMR is based in New Delhi, the apex body in India, to form, coordinate, and promote biomedical research.