If these estimates are accurate and, for the sake of argument, let's say that the omicron variant has an Ro (R naught) of 4, what is ~ the minimum percentage of the population that will need to be immunized (or have immunity from catching the disease) to achieve herd immunity?

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If these estimates are accurate and, for the sake of argument, let's say
that the omicron variant has an Ro (R naught) of 4, what is - the minimum
percentage of the population that will need to be immunized (or have
immunity from catching the disease) to achieve herd immunity?
100-
-Coverage
Herd immunity
Previously reported
R, range
80-
60-
40-
20-
'7'8'9'10' 11'12' 13' 14' 15 ' 16' 17 ' 18' 19' 20
Basic reproduction number (R)
50
75
35
85
105
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Transcribed Image Text:If these estimates are accurate and, for the sake of argument, let's say that the omicron variant has an Ro (R naught) of 4, what is - the minimum percentage of the population that will need to be immunized (or have immunity from catching the disease) to achieve herd immunity? 100- -Coverage Herd immunity Previously reported R, range 80- 60- 40- 20- '7'8'9'10' 11'12' 13' 14' 15 ' 16' 17 ' 18' 19' 20 Basic reproduction number (R) 50 75 35 85 105 (s) abesanos uogesunuu
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