The Question of Herd Immunity

With the advent of the pandemic and its ongoing effects, many may ask if herd immunity is a possibility for COVID-19. In this segment 2SER’s Wilamina Russo spoke to Gideon Myerwitz-Katz, an epidemiologist from the University of Wollongong. Gideon explains what herd immunity is, what it looks like regarding COVID-19, and Australia’s prospects for potential herd immunity. Willy also asks about the possibility of global herd immunity where Gideon breaks down the logistics of such a prospect.