CDC director: Over 90% of Americans are still susceptible to Covid-19
A majority of the U.S. remains susceptible to a coronavirus infection, Dr. Robert R. Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told lawmakers Wednesday. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi
A majority of the U.S. remains susceptible to a coronavirus infection, Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told lawmakers Wednesday.
Covid-19 has spread across America at varying rates since it crossed U.S. shores in January, infecting as much as 15% to 20% of the population in some states and less than 1% in others, he said. One state said almost a quarter of its residents have had the coronavirus sometime this year, he added.
He said the CDC is in the process of a “very large” study that seeks to more precisely determine how widely the virus has spread across the country.
The rate of infection is important because epidemiologists think infection generally conveys some immunity against the virus for at least a few months.
“The preliminary results in the first round show that a majority of our nation, more than 90% of the population, remains susceptible,” he said at a Senate hearing hosted by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. “A majority of Americans are still susceptible.”
The coronavirus has infected more than 6.8 million people across the U.S., or roughly 2% of the U.S. population, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University and the U.S. Census Bureau. However, the true spread of the virus is likely much higher, Redfield has previously said, as many mild and asymptomatic cases go undiagnosed.
The comments cast even greater doubt on the feasibility of achieving so-called herd immunity, which is reached when enough of the population has developed immunity against the virus so that it cannot efficiently spread. Most scientists say 60% to 80% of the population needs to be vaccinated or develop antibodies through natural infection to achieve herd immunity, top World Health Organization officials have previously said.
Critics of business closures and public health restrictions meant to curb the spread of the virus have pointed to herd immunity without a vaccine as a potential solution to the pandemic. However, WHO officials and many epidemiologists have criticized the strategy because it would likely lead to widespread disease and death.
White House coronavirus advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said last month that allowing the virus to spread without control to achieve herd immunity would bring the death toll to a level that’s “totally unacceptable.”
» Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision
» Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC
» Subscribe to CNBC Classic: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCclassic
Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price updates CNBC is the leader in business news worldwide.
Connect with CNBC News Online
Get the latest news: http://www.cnbc.com/
Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/LinkedInCNBC
Follow CNBC News on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBC
Follow CNBC News on Twitter: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBC
Follow CNBC News on Instagram: https://cnb.cx/InstagramCNBC
For info on the best credit cards go to CNBC Select:
https://www.cnbc.com/select/best-credit-cards/
#CNBC
#CNBCTV
Видео CDC director: Over 90% of Americans are still susceptible to Covid-19 канала CNBC Television
A majority of the U.S. remains susceptible to a coronavirus infection, Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told lawmakers Wednesday.
Covid-19 has spread across America at varying rates since it crossed U.S. shores in January, infecting as much as 15% to 20% of the population in some states and less than 1% in others, he said. One state said almost a quarter of its residents have had the coronavirus sometime this year, he added.
He said the CDC is in the process of a “very large” study that seeks to more precisely determine how widely the virus has spread across the country.
The rate of infection is important because epidemiologists think infection generally conveys some immunity against the virus for at least a few months.
“The preliminary results in the first round show that a majority of our nation, more than 90% of the population, remains susceptible,” he said at a Senate hearing hosted by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. “A majority of Americans are still susceptible.”
The coronavirus has infected more than 6.8 million people across the U.S., or roughly 2% of the U.S. population, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University and the U.S. Census Bureau. However, the true spread of the virus is likely much higher, Redfield has previously said, as many mild and asymptomatic cases go undiagnosed.
The comments cast even greater doubt on the feasibility of achieving so-called herd immunity, which is reached when enough of the population has developed immunity against the virus so that it cannot efficiently spread. Most scientists say 60% to 80% of the population needs to be vaccinated or develop antibodies through natural infection to achieve herd immunity, top World Health Organization officials have previously said.
Critics of business closures and public health restrictions meant to curb the spread of the virus have pointed to herd immunity without a vaccine as a potential solution to the pandemic. However, WHO officials and many epidemiologists have criticized the strategy because it would likely lead to widespread disease and death.
White House coronavirus advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said last month that allowing the virus to spread without control to achieve herd immunity would bring the death toll to a level that’s “totally unacceptable.”
» Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision
» Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC
» Subscribe to CNBC Classic: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCclassic
Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price updates CNBC is the leader in business news worldwide.
Connect with CNBC News Online
Get the latest news: http://www.cnbc.com/
Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/LinkedInCNBC
Follow CNBC News on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBC
Follow CNBC News on Twitter: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBC
Follow CNBC News on Instagram: https://cnb.cx/InstagramCNBC
For info on the best credit cards go to CNBC Select:
https://www.cnbc.com/select/best-credit-cards/
#CNBC
#CNBCTV
Видео CDC director: Over 90% of Americans are still susceptible to Covid-19 канала CNBC Television
Показать
Комментарии отсутствуют
Информация о видео
Другие видео канала
Anthony Fauci, Rand Paul Clash at Coronavirus HearingLook at the technicals amid the market correction: Morgan Stanley's Mike WilsonJim Cramer says the market will stay volatile but sees chances to buy some tech, dividend stocksEpidemic, Endemic, and Eradication SimulationsDr. Anthony Fauci pushes back on Sen. Rand Paul's claim that New York has achieved herd immunityFed Chair Powell testifies on monetary policy amid the coronavirus pandemic — 9/23/2020The risky way to speed up a coronavirus vaccineFauci fires back at Sen. Paul: You're not listening to the CDC directorFlu Vaccination and COVID 19 riskFacts Over Fear: CDC Walks Back Guidance On Airborne Covid-19 Spread | NBC News NOWHerd Immunity for Covid-19 Is 'a Fantasy': Dr. HaseltineCoronavirus: Fauci spars with Sen. Rand Paul over New York COVID-19 death rateDr. Fauci spars with Rand Paul during coronavirus Senate hearingFauci Challenges GOP Senator In Heated Exchange Over Herd Immunity | NBC News NOWCDC Director Robert Redfield testifies in House hearing on Covid-19 response — 6/4/2020CITIZEN by CNN: Dr. Fauci on US coronavirus death tollFauci loses patience and tells senator: 'you're not listening'Covid-19 cleared the deck for companies that are innovative to emerge: McGheeI HAD COVID-19 - My Symptoms and RecommendationsFIERY: Dr. Fauci SPARS with Rand Paul at Senate hearing