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Coronavirus: What is herd immunity and how will it help protect us from
Covid-19?

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   With Boris Johnson's government stepping up the UK's response to the
   coronavirus pandemic to the delay phase, the term 'herd immunity' is
   likely to become more common

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   Herd immunity is a phrase that is likely to be discussed more widely in
   the coming days and weeks.

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   But it’s also expected that during this period, we’ll hear the term
   ‘herd immunity’ on a more regular basis. So what does it mean?

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What is herd immunity?

   The government is expected to increase the UKʼs coronavirus response
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   Herd immunity is when a large number of people have become immune to an
   infection. This is achieved by our bodies developing enough antibodies
   to fight a disease.