Top members of President Joe Biden's coronavirus advisory team reportedly believe the United States may not reach COVID-19 "herd immunity" until much later than previously thought, meaning the goal posts for a return to normality could be pushed further into the future.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to Biden, predicted in December that America could reach the herd immunity threshold by the summer if the majority of Americans — 75% to 80% — are inoculated with the vaccine by the second quarter of 2021.
Biden said during an interview with CBS News that aired prior to the Super Bowl that achieving herd immunity before the end of summer will be "very difficult."
Now, members of Biden's team believe the U.S. may not reach herd immunity until Thanksgiving — or even later — further extending life under COVID.
