Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is herd immunity the best way to beat coronavirus?
Position3 of 4

Herd immunity is a risky bet

This position holds that pursuing herd immunity against coronavirus is a risky bet. It argues there are too many unknowns to trust such a policy — the virus could mutate, undermining acquired immunity — and that the strategy accepts that many people will die along the way.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Herd immunity is risky because some people will die of coronavirus
    The coronavirus has claimed thousands of lives around the globe.
  2. Herd immunity is risky because the virus could mutate
    Just like any other virus, the coronavirus could mutate and become deadlier than it already is.