Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
When will coronavirus end?
Position‹4 of 4

The coronavirus pandemic may never end

This position holds that the coronavirus pandemic may never truly end. It argues vaccines will not fully eradicate the virus, that it could persist through reinfection, and that — like flu, HIV and other viruses humanity never eliminated — it may simply become a permanent presence.

Supporting arguments · 5

  1. Many other viruses have emerged and never ended
    Many other viruses that emerged a long time ago are still around. They might be, at times, more dormant or less spread in society, but they are never fully removed from the environment.
  2. Scientists expect future outbreaks to happen
    Scientific models predict that the virus may always be present and immunity against the virus may not last. When immunity fades, smaller COVID outbreaks will emerge. Scientists also predict virus mutation and cross-infection with other viruses, making COVID stronger and more resistant.
  3. This is not the first time human coronaviruses have emerged
    Scientists first identified a human coronavirus in 1965. Since then, there have been several small outbreaks. Since coronavirus outbreaks have happened a few times throughout history, they will more likely continue to happen in the future.
  4. Vaccines will not completely eradicate the virus
    There are many potential problems and limitations to vaccines including their efficacy, accessibility, and durability. The virus is also quickly mutating which makes it difficult to make a successful vaccine.
  5. Possible cross infection may retain the survival and increase the strength of the virus