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As more and more of the United States population gets vaccinated against COVID-19, many are wondering when will enough people be vaccinated for life to return to normal? That question doesn t have a simple answer, but scientists are working every day to understand more about herd immunity and how it can help us return to normal life, someday.
Here s what you should know.
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What is herd immunity?
Herd immunity, also known as community immunity, is the idea in epidemiology that people can collectively stave off the spread of infections if a certain percentage of the population has immunity to a disease.
Mr. McClard acknowledged that a “vocal minority” in his state was disappointed that Mr. McConnell delivered a blistering critique of Mr. Trump after his impeachment acquittal in the Senate last weekend.
Indeed, Don Thrasher, chairman of the Republican Party of Nelson County, Kentucky, called for Mr. McConnell to resign from the GOP and Senate leadership over the break with Mr. Trump.
Mr. McConnell’s supporters credit him with remaking the federal judiciary by confirming a parade of conservative judges and helping pass the 2017 Trump tax cuts. Those accomplishments earned cheers from both the old-time GOP establishment and the Trump base.
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