Blood Type Coronavirus New England . Still, the study's early results are in line with other studies that have looked into how a person's blood type may play a role in virus susceptibility. Scientists say certain blood types could increase your risk of catching coronavirusCredit: Getty - Contributor. New research shows a Link Between Blood type and ... (Elmer French) It's not the first time Type A blood has turned up as a possible risk. Dr Spinner's interview comes as a new study showed people with certain blood types carry a higher risk of dying from coronavirus. More specifically, type O blood may be protective against the novel virus. It's not the first time Type A blood has turned up as a possible risk. Scientists say certain blood types could increase your risk of catching coronavirusCredit: Getty - Contributor. New COVID-19 study: Blood type could determine virus risk ... ...