Post-pandemic changes in population immunity have reduced the likelihood of emergence of zoonotic coronaviruses - PubMed
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- Post-pandemic population immunity has reduced the likelihood of zoonotic coronavirus emergence.
- Cross-neutralizing antibodies from COVID-19 immunity protect against related sarbecoviruses.
- Mathematical models show reduced emergence risk due to widespread cross-immunity.
- COVID-19 vaccines can help prevent novel sarbecovirus emergence but may have trade-offs.
- Highly specific SARS-CoV-2 vaccines could increase emergence risk by reducing natural cross-protection.