On the other end we will hit 80% hopefully by the end of the month. So whether that creates real herd immunity will also be a test. If it does and our positivity rate continues to stay below 1 we will be able to open up and show the world they do work.
Replication rate isn't it? Not Positivity,
Your point is correct. I suspect that at 80% with the delta it might not be enough to drive the R0 to under 1. Eventually as the vaccinated get sick it will go below one and much sooner than a non vaccinated population but still.
1:Considering almost all the hospitalization and deaths will be from those who refuse to do their part, well these are the same cunts who have been going on about a 99+ survival rate so I don't care. Pity for those who did their duty or can't though.
2: Before they consider another lockdown they should force people to get double vaccinated. This idea that the government is willing to bankrupt businesses and shut down activity but they are not willing to force people to take a safe, effective and free vaccine is just beyond nuts and stupid. By August everyone who wanted one should have gotten one so no excuse not to make the rest get them.
The UK seems to be having problems also, again when all the sane people get their shots it's time to stop the bullshit and force the stupid people to get theirs. At the very least its time to set up vaccine passports so the next stage lockdowns are only done on the selfish and the stupid so those who did the right thing can go about their day and the covidiots can stay home. Seems to have worked well in France where people are now zerg rushing to get their shots.