This return to normal life could include activities like safely eating out, going to the movies and theater and returning children to school, the expert said. Even vulnerable populations, some of whom might not be able to be safely vaccinated, could start to see their lives returning to normal, Fauci said, explaining that they would be protected by an “umbrella” of immunity created by widespread vaccination. “That would be able to protect even the vulnerable who have not been vaccinated, or those in which the vaccine has not been effective,” he said. Fauci said between 75% and 85% of the population would need to be immunized to prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus. Key BackgroundAfter a favorable review of evidence from clinical trials, U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve a second Covid-19 vaccine, produced by Moderna, for emergency use this week.

Source: Forbes December 17, 2020 11:03 UTC