“Herd immunity will indeed play a key role in defeating the coronavirus,” he said.

The epidemiologist added that the most important goal, which humanity must first achieve now, is to obtain herd immunity and reduce mortality.

“Reduce the burden on medical units, so that there are not so many hospitalizations, so that doctors have time to cope and provide medical care.

To make the course of the infection much easier than it is now, ”he said.

Previously director of the center.

Gamalei Alexander Gunzburg said that the coronavirus pandemic will end when 70-75% of the population has the required amount of antibodies.