COVID-19 Could Infect 70 Percent of <br />the Population, Disease Researcher Says The University of Minnesota's Dr. Michael Osterholm <br />says the current outbreak is just a preview <br />of what is to come. Michael Osterholm, via <br />'USA Today' Before herd immunity happens, <br />he explains that an effective vaccine is <br />the best way to control COVID-19. The coronavirus would be following patterns similar <br />to the flu if it starts to recede in warmer months. A return later in the year will cause cases <br />to peak and once again overwhelm hospitals. Michael Osterholm, <br />via 'USA Today' Osterholm explains that shutting down America for over a year is not a viable option. This is because there is not enough research on how much economic damage the coronavirus can cause. Michael Osterholm, <br />via 'USA Today' With the unemployment rate at 15 percent, some states <br />like Georgia and Texas have begun reopening. Others who have been hit harder, including New York <br />and New Jersey, have taken a slower approach.
