"That herd immunity is not a solution we should be looking to for our salvation," Dr Ryan added. Meanwhile, WHO epidemiologist
Maria Van Kerkhove noted that they are still learning how strong and how long the immune response to coronavirus is.
Market reaction
These comments don't seem to be having a significant impact on market sentiment. As of writing, S&P 500 futures were up 0.11% on the day.
WHO's Ryan: We are a long way from herd immunity to COVID-19
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