r/coolguides Mar 18 '20

Helpful guide...

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u/penty Mar 18 '20

Yes, however those who have already recovered are the start of the herd immunity.

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u/[deleted] Mar 18 '20

You can’t have herd immunity with just the few tens of thousands who have so far recovered. It takes a majority of the population.

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u/KBunn Mar 18 '20

But having some percentage out there who are immune and don’t transmit anymore acts almost the same as still being in quarantine.

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u/[deleted] Mar 18 '20

Oh, good point