Plans to restart Canadian economy do not hinge on coronavirus 'immunity' levels, Trudeau says
Source: Reuters
WORLD NEWS APRIL 25, 2020 / 2:25 PM / UPDATED 44 MINUTES AGO
Plans to restart Canadian economy do not hinge on coronavirus immunity levels, Trudeau says
Rod Nickel
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Plans underway to restart the economies of Canadian provinces do not depend on presuming people who become infected with coronavirus develop immunity to it, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday.
The World Health Organization said earlier that there was no evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second infection.
I dont believe there are any plans that hinge on certain people being immune to COVID-19, Trudeau said in his daily briefing in Ottawa, adding that provincial plans focus on preventing the spread through social distancing and protective equipment in workplaces.
(Immunity) is something we need to get clearer answers to and until we have those clear answers, we need to err on the side of more caution.
In a scientific brief, the United Nations agency warned governments against issuing immunity passports or risk-free certificates to people who have been infected as their accuracy could not be guaranteed.
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