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Full circle back to herd immunity again!
The scientists concluded that coronavirus required a different strategy from a flu epidemic – and the focus should be on shielding the elderly and vulnerable. ‘Lockdowns essentially just postpone these deaths and prevent immunity building up... in some cases resulting in more deaths long term.
And there was this earlier in the year, a 24hr news fear campaign about beach goers at Bournmouth which lead to nothing in terms of a mass outbreak.
"Outside activities are known to be much safer. This is one of the few facts on Covid-19 that is virtually universally agreed," says Prof Keith Neil, a professor in infectious diseases at the University of Nottingham.
The scientists concluded that coronavirus required a different strategy from a flu epidemic – and the focus should be on shielding the elderly and vulnerable. ‘Lockdowns essentially just postpone these deaths and prevent immunity building up... in some cases resulting in more deaths long term.
Coronavirus lockdowns 'may kill MORE than herd immunity'
An Edinburgh University study examined various lockdown-style scenarios and found that while they might protect hospitals, they could also prolong the pandemic and prevent the build-up of herd immunity.
www.dailymail.co.uk
And there was this earlier in the year, a 24hr news fear campaign about beach goers at Bournmouth which lead to nothing in terms of a mass outbreak.
"Outside activities are known to be much safer. This is one of the few facts on Covid-19 that is virtually universally agreed," says Prof Keith Neil, a professor in infectious diseases at the University of Nottingham.
Did Bournemouth beach crowds spread coronavirus?
One month ago, thousands of people visited a beach in Bournemouth, but did they spread coronavirus?
www.bbc.co.uk