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The claim

Scientists at ‘International Immunopharmacology’ have discovered that egg yolks can significantly increase the immunity against Coronavirus.

Rating

False: The claims misinterpret the findings of two studies into eggs and Covid-19. Researchers involved in a 2022 study relied upon by these claims told the PA news agency the antibodies against Covid-19 are not natural in eggs laid by hens. The studies do not suggest the antibodies from the egg yolks are being used in humans to protect against Covid-19, and even suggest more investigation is needed into how it responds to humans.

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