Estimates Show Herd Immunity With COVID-19 Deadly September 2, 2020

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Dr. Howard Kessler, President of PSR Florida, said until there is a cure for COVID-19, practicing prevention is the best solution. He rejects the idea of herd immunity.

“That would mean that over 14 million Floridians would have to get infected. And almost a quarter of a million Floridians would be projected to possibly die. You can cut those estimates in half and they are still shocking,” said Kessler.

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