On the other hand governments and officials are hoping that the Covid-19 vaccines could bring 'herd immunity'. 'It's inappropriate to think, 'I will not be affected myself because there is herd immunity. Herd immunity refers to community protection, not to how an individual is protected.' World Health Organization experts have also pointed to a 65 per cent - 70 per cent vaccine coverage rate as a way to reach population immunity through vaccination. Edinburgh's Riley said this suggests that for now, pursuing an idea of herd immunity through COVID-19 vaccination is fruitless.

Source: dna November 18, 2020 11:48 UTC