The maths shows only a shutdown will contain the virus
The herd immunity theory relies on too many questionable assumptions. The only way to limit the exponential transmission of COVID-19 is locking down the country.
The mathematics of progression of a virus through a population are well defined. The more contagious a virus, the faster it spreads.
The technical term for this is R0 (pronounced “R nought”). This term defines how many other people a person who is infected may pass the virus onto – assuming everyone can get infected and there is no intervention.
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Elmer Funke Kupper is a former chief executive officer and private investor. Connect with Elmer on Twitter.
