Understanding Immunity to SARS-CoV-2, the Coronavirus Causing COVID-19

Understanding Immunity to SARS-CoV-2, the Coronavirus Causing COVID-19

The purpose of this study is to test over time immunity to SARS-CoV-2, a recently identified coronavirus responsible for the 2019 world-wide pneumonia outbreak known as COVID-19. Adults and children diagnosed with COVID-19 as well as controls without COVID-19 will be invited to participate in this study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults (18 years and older) and children with confirmed COVID-19 (RT-PCR diagnosis).
• Adults (18 years and older) and children without COVID-19 for controls (who test negative for COVID-19 but may have viral symptoms)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with special risks attendant to venipuncture will be excluded.