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Originally Posted by graciegirl
Herd immunity is when 80% percent of the population is immune to something. We certainly aren't close.
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And 80% of the population being immune requires that 80% of the population be exposed to the virus.
The greatest risk of death due to this virus are among the elderly. The Villages are comprised primarily of the elderly.
Therefore - in order to achieve 80% immunity in the Villages, 80% of all these at-risk elderly people have to be infected with the virus.
I'm not sure I'd like to go that route. I mean, I'm not at risk since I'm under 60. My husband is over 60 though, and I'd kinda like to have him around awhile longer. Your mileage may vary.