How likely are you to catch COVID-19 on an airplane? What impact does blood type have on the virus? - WDIV ClickOnDetroit

The second is a look at the possible impact blood type could have on your COVID-19 risk.

With holiday travel season approaching, many people will be flying to visit family and friends -- even though COVID-19 cases are surging across much of the nation.

There is new research suggesting your blood type may affect your risk when it comes to COVID-19.

Two studies published Wednesday suggest people with type O blood may be less affected by COVID-19.

Danish researchers sampled almost half a million COVID-19 tests and found people with other blood types were more likely to test positive than those with type O

A second Canadian study found people with O or B blood appear to have less severe symptoms

It’s important to note that there is no evidence to suggest that any blood type is either totally protected or cursed