This idea is "herd immunity" through natural SARS-CoV-2 infection is barbaric, repulsive, & mathematically dubious.
Let's say that "herd immunity" for SARS-CoV-2 is at 60% and that for every one case we identify, we're missing 9 others.
Let's say that "herd immunity" for SARS-CoV-2 is at 60% and that for every one case we identify, we're missing 9 others.
At the current rate of infection, it would take another ~1.25 years to get to this immunity level in the United States.
That would also mean that every community circulates the virus similarly, which we already know is not true.
That would also mean that every community circulates the virus similarly, which we already know is not true.
It would also require that every person infected fully recover and mount a long-term immune response towards SARS-CoV-2. Neither one of these will occur.
We're talking millions of deaths, and many now living with post-recovery disabilities that we don't even know about yet.
We're talking millions of deaths, and many now living with post-recovery disabilities that we don't even know about yet.
Just wear a damn mask.
