DisneyDebRob
Well-Known Member
in light of yesterday's exchanges on herd immunity, i want to share with you all this interview with dr. gupta. it's better coming from the horse's mouth than some jabroni like me banging away on a keyboard:
Again my friend, this deserves reposting.Even after listening to the video.
There are several reasons why herd immunity isn’t the answer to stopping the spread of the new coronavirus:
- There isn’t yet a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2. Vaccinations are the safest way to practice herd immunity in a population.
- The research for antivirals and other medications to treat COVID-19 is ongoing.
- Scientists don’t know if you can contract SARS-CoV-2 and develop COVID-19 more than once.
- People who contract SARS-CoV-2 and develop COVID-19 can experience serious side effects. Severe cases can lead to death.
- Doctors don’t yet know exactly why some people who contract SARS-CoV-2 develop severe COVID-19, while others do not.
- Vulnerable members of society, such as older adults and people with some chronic health conditions, could get very sick if they’re exposed to this virus.
- Otherwise healthy and younger people may become very ill with COVID-19.
- Hospitals and healthcare systems may be overburdened if many people develop COVID-19 at the same time.
- It isn’t the answer for this virus.