Re:Why I believe the US has herd immunity in some states
by gloriosoc on Wednesday August 19, 2020 @10:31PM
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It's not good, no. But I am not suggesting that this was a good plan. I am just saying it is the plan that is happening. I think the US government took a really bad route in handling the pandemic. New Zealand had the best model imo- shut down hard and early and eradicated. Hardly any deaths. Were able to reopen in 6 weeks.
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Re:Why I believe the US has herd immunity in some states
by skolsuper on Thursday August 20, 2020 @12:06AM
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Does the US approach mean countries like New Zealand need to stay isolated until a vaccine is found? Or would herd immunity eventually eradicate the virus in US?
Re:Why I believe the US has herd immunity in some states
by gloriosoc on Thursday August 20, 2020 @12:58AM
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They should definitely have anyone abroad strictly quarantine for at least 14 days upon entering the country. Herd immunity would slow it to a crawl but it seems like it could pop back up in odd pockets of previously unexposed people. We also still don't know how long immunity will last- scientists are hopeful that it will last until a vaccine is produced but that's not a guarantee.