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Omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread in Manhattan, New York City

Health Feb 23

As omicron wave fades, is the U.S. heading toward herd immunity?

By Victoria Milko, Associated Press

Health Feb 17

How will we know we’ve reached herd immunity for COVID-19?

Health officials around the world are racing to vaccinate enough people to stop the spread of COVID-19, but what qualifies as “enough” is still an open question.

By Candice Choi, Aniruddha Ghosal, Associated Press

Health Oct 14

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Why herd immunity is ‘dangerous’ as a COVID-19 strategy

Across the globe, governments and health officials are grappling with how to contain COVID-19 while keeping society open. One idea that has been raised is seeking widespread immunity by allowing a larger and healthier segment of the population to become…

Health Sep 29

Why health experts say ‘we can’t count on natural herd immunity’ to curb COVID-19

The term “herd immunity” has found its way into politicized discussions about how to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. But what does it actually mean? And does it work?…

By Aneri Pattani, Kaiser Health News

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