If we reach it in the population, it would mean we have the coronavirus outbreak under control.
Dr. Labus explains that there are two ways to reach herd immunity: natural mass infection and vaccination.
The level of immunity needed in the population depends on how easily the disease spreads, says Dr. Labus.
We are nowhere near herd immunity yet, says Fauci.
The mean [COVID-19 infection rate] in the country is around 2 to 3 percent.
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They found that a governmental response that lacks social distancing and self-isolation guidelines to be insufficient.
Antibodies are proteins produced by the body to neutralize or destroy toxins or disease-carrying organisms.
But,some antibody tests are better than others, and recent cases have shown thatCOVID-19 reinfection is possible.
We dont know if immunity to COVID-19 is temporary or long-lasting, says Dr. Labus.
Beforevaccinesbecame widely available, it was difficult if not impossible to achieve high levels of immunity for infectious diseases.
Diseases would never really disappear and would cause outbreaks every few years, says Dr. Labus.
Unfortunately, the only way to reach the needed levels of immunity right now is through natural infection.
It is a common misconception that herd immunity will prevent disease altogether, says Dr. Labus.
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