Portuguese island in middle of Atlantic close to Covid-19 herd immunity: doctor

A small island of Portugal, Corvo, is close to reaching herd immunity from coronavirus, say doctors. This is after 85% of the island’s population and 95% of those eligible to receive shots were vaccinated at the island.

The small, lush green Portuguese island of Corvo, home to around 400 people, has vaccinated most of its population against COVID-19 and will soon reach herd immunity, according to its only doctor. “There’s an atmosphere of celebration in Corvo,” Dr. Antonio Salgado told the Lusa news agency. He said the vast majority of the island’s residents were likely to become immune by the end of the month, adding: “From now on, we will feel safe.”