Guyana working to achieve herd immunity some time this year – Advisor to Health Minister

(Department of Public Information Press Release)) Advisor to the Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy says the Government is working to vaccinate many persons so that herd immunity can be achieved some time this year.

Herd immunity occurs when enough of a population becomes immune to a disease, significantly reducing the chances of transmission.

Dr. Ramsammy explained that in determining the levels of vaccination needed for herd immunity, the Government must consider not only the Guyanese population, but foreigners residing here as well. He made this statement in the Food For the Poor compound in South Georgetown, which has established a COVID-19 vaccination site.

“We may be able to achieve community-wide herd immunity in some places where there is a high uptake, but for national herd immunity, we will need about 500,000-600,000 people,” he said.

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Source: CARICOM TODAY