The Connection Between Blood Type And Vulnerability To COVID-19 Could Be Closer Than You Think

Did you know that a person’s blood type may be linked to the likelihood that they will catch COVID-19 and experience severe symptoms? Recently 23andMe, a personal genomics and biotechnology company best known for providing direct-to-consumer genetic testing services, published preliminary data for an upcoming study that strengthens prior research on this subject. Although the study has not yet been published or peer-reviewed, it offers important insights regarding the possible connection between COVID-19 and blood types.

In this article we explore the possible connection between COVID-19 and blood types and the ramifications of the 23andMe preliminary data.