Which is why the messaging and the management would need to be ramped up. If they are needed, they will work.

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What a total load of bunkum. There is lot posted here but that comment stands head and shoulders above most. Herd immunity as a solution was quickly ruled out as impractical.

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All you care about is yourself and it's quite transparent.

The GBD was never discredited and it's been shown to be correct all along.

You on the other hand....as far as I can tell....couldn't get something right in a 'spot the elephant' contest held in a zoo full of chimps.

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Have just seen Simon jordons interview with mat le tissier. Very good. And from minute 47 is a good listen.

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Of course, it was discredited and has never been shown to be correct. It was always a stupid idea and hindsight does nothing to improve its reputation. You might to read this. It was generated by "Chat GPT" an open AI source, which seems to be rather more intelligent than you:-

Lack of scientific consensus: The declaration's recommendations are not supported by a broad consensus within the scientific and public health communities. Many experts argue that the proposed strategy of focused protection, where only vulnerable individuals are shielded while allowing the virus to spread among the younger population, would lead to a significant loss of life and overwhelming strain on healthcare systems.

Infeasibility of protecting only vulnerable populations: The idea of effectively shielding vulnerable individuals while allowing the virus to spread widely is challenging to implement in practice. It is difficult to accurately identify and completely isolate all vulnerable individuals, especially in highly interconnected communities. This strategy could lead to unintended consequences and significant collateral damage.

Risk of overwhelming healthcare systems: Allowing the virus to spread widely among the younger population can still lead to a substantial number of severe cases and hospitalizations. This approach could quickly overwhelm healthcare systems, making it difficult to provide adequate care not only for COVID-19 patients but also for those with other medical conditions.

Ethical concerns: The Great Barrington Declaration's approach raises ethical concerns. Implementing a strategy that knowingly allows a virus with severe consequences to spread unchecked could lead to unnecessary suffering and loss of life. Protecting vulnerable populations solely through isolation may also have detrimental effects on their mental health and overall well-being.

Insufficient evidence: The declaration lacks a robust evidence base to support its claims. The proposed strategy is based on assumptions that the virus will only cause severe illness in older individuals and that long-term immunity is easily achieved. However, the scientific understanding of COVID-19 has evolved, and evidence suggests that the virus can cause severe illness and long-term complications in individuals across various age groups.

It's important to note that these criticisms are not exhaustive, and they reflect the concerns raised by many experts in the field. Public health organizations, such as the World Health Organization, have emphasized the need for comprehensive strategies that combine vaccination, widespread testing, contact tracing, and adherence to preventive measures like mask-wearing and social distancing to effectively control the spread of COVID-19.

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That's ironic coming from someone who constantly treats their beliefs and opinions as facts.

And that's a fact

Responsibility Deficit Disorder is a medical condition. Symptoms include inability to be corrected when wrong, false sense of superiority, desire to share personal info no else cares about, general hubris. It's a medical issue rather than pure arrogance.