1/. The #HerdImmunity strategy depends on people developing immunity to #COVID19.
But immunity to other human coronaviruses (e.g SARS & MERS) usually only lasts between 12 to 37 months.
Studies suggests that we may never develop immunity against Covid19. scmp.com/news/china/sci…
But immunity to other human coronaviruses (e.g SARS & MERS) usually only lasts between 12 to 37 months.
Studies suggests that we may never develop immunity against Covid19. scmp.com/news/china/sci…
2/. Immunity is not standard for each person & it is not clear whether temporary immunity is the result of the virus mutating or because the body can’t defeat it long term.
Either way, it seems widely accepted that immunity to #COVID19 will be temporary.
Either way, it seems widely accepted that immunity to #COVID19 will be temporary.
3/. People don’t seem to understand antibodies do not equal immunity.
For our immune system, some microbes don’t leave a strong impression. (e.g. the coronaviruses that cause the cold).
Without immunity there’s no permanent vaccine & no herd immunity.
smithsonianmag.com/science-nature…
For our immune system, some microbes don’t leave a strong impression. (e.g. the coronaviruses that cause the cold).
Without immunity there’s no permanent vaccine & no herd immunity.
smithsonianmag.com/science-nature…
4/. Despite this, some countries are overtly or covertly attempting a #HerdImmunity strategy.
A new study shows only 6.1% of Sweden's population had developed coronavirus antibodies by late May.
The architect of the policy had hoped for 40% in Stockholm. businessinsider.com/coronavirus-ho…
A new study shows only 6.1% of Sweden's population had developed coronavirus antibodies by late May.
The architect of the policy had hoped for 40% in Stockholm. businessinsider.com/coronavirus-ho…
