News COVID-19 herd immunity is a mirage. Here’s how the virus could become ‘manageable’ instead. October 2, 2021 Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY Comments Off on COVID-19 herd immunity is a mirage. Here’s how the virus could become ‘manageable’ instead. Reinfections, the delta variant and waning vaccine immunity mean eradicating COVID may be impossible. Here's what living with the virus might be like.