WHO "COVID-19 Herd Immunity Strategy, an Unacceptable Scenario"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-gyu Lee] The World Health Organization (WHO) has strongly opposed the herd immunity strategy for COVID-19.

Herd immunity refers to a state in which the majority of residents in a specific area have been exposed to the virus and have immunity, making it difficult for the virus to spread easily.

Mike Ryan, WHO Executive Director of the Health Emergencies Programme, stated in a Q&A session conducted via social networking services (SNS) on the 29th (local time), "Aiming for herd immunity means, in a way, not controlling the disease," adding, "Given the current devastation, it is an unacceptable scenario."

Ryan pointed out, "Regardless of the antibody prevalence rate needed to form herd immunity, we have not come close to that," and "Reaching that number means the virus must spread more widely in the community." He also emphasized the irresponsibility of herd immunity and urged people to witness the devastation caused by COVID-19.

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