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Leading British scientist: Herd immunity is a ‘minority view’

Leading British scientist compares those who believe in herd immunity with the ‘anti-vaccinations’ debate.

Professor Peter Openshaw, member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), says within the science community those who believe in herd immunity are a minority and likened their position to those who don’t believe in vaccines.

Speaking to 5 Live’s Emma Barnett, he said it is an “extreme view to say we should just let this virus go and get back to normal social activity.â€

This clip is originally from the Emma Barnett Show on 23 September 2020.

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