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When do experts think Florida will reach herd immunity?
Dr. Mokdad said he predicts Florida will reach herd immunity by summer
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – How long will it take until Florida can reach herd immunity? According to the World Health Organization, herd or general population immunity for COVID-19 is at least 60-70%. Several Central Florida health officials say a higher percentage of immunity is needed.
Dr. Ali Mokdad with the University of Washington, alongside his colleagues at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, has been tracking COVID-19 numbers since the beginning of the pandemic. Mokdad said he predicts Florida will reach herd immunity by summer.
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