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It won't if we reach herd immunity, which is when this will end regardless of containment attempts.
by moduspol 6y ago
It won't if we reach herd immunity, which is when this will end regardless of containment attempts.
- KarlKemp 6y agoI’m amazed how this idea seems to endure, even in the face of dozens of countries showing reductions of 90%+ (Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Australia, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, South Korea, France, etc) or even complete elimination (China, NZ). Just because the US and UK can’t get their act together doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
- moduspol 6y agoIt's not over until those countries' policies are back to how they were prior to the outbreak (borders open, travel allowed, no lockdowns). Until then, it's just hoping for the best for when they do.
- tinus_hn 6y agoUnfortunately this requires either indefinite lockdowns or indefinite suspension of international travel. What’s the point of eliminating 90% of infections if that remaining 10% is going to develop into a new outbreak? China is still finding new cases so it isn’t eliminated. New Zealand can keep the virus out because it’s an island (but they better be prepared to live without tourism). It’s all just not very sustainable.
- baobabKoodaa 6y agoIf you have efficient testing, contact tracing and quarantine measures in place, you may be able to quell any resurfacing outbreaks.