When will the COVID-19 pandemic end? Experts explain

Sep 15, 2021

McKinsey experts have analyzed what the 'end' of COVID-19 could look like. Image: REUTERS/Ritzau Scanpix Denmark

Matt Wilson

Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

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The potential levels of herd immunity across the world. Image: Mckinsey and Company

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graphs showing that in the U.S., incidence of COVID-19 cases in June and July was similar to long-term incidence of influenza cases, but now exceeds it

A look at the hospitalisations and deaths due to COVID-19. Image: Mckinsey and Company

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When will the COVID-19 pandemic end? Experts explain

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