This problem, the problem of the proliferation of Covid19, will not be resolved until several important conditions are met:
- vaccination of more than 75% of the population with a vaccine efficiency of at least 70%, for the formation of mass immunity
- control and restriction of movement of those who are not vaccinated or do not have immunity, namely, a ban on long-distance travel (unfortunately, a forced measure)
- long-term quarantine measures (restriction of mass gatherings, holidays, etc.)
Couldn't agree more with you, mate. Unfortunately, governments had little to no success in containing the virus. As long as mass gatherings are allowed, and the vast majority of the population is unvaccinated, COVID-19 won't be going anywhere soon. The economy will continue to be affected as the pandemic spreads fear throughout the world. Once it's all over, a slow and steady recovery of the economy will follow. What's important is to get as much people vaccinated as possible. Only then, COVID-19 will begin to fade from the face of this Earth.
Nonetheless, collaboration within governments and individuals alike will ensure a prosperous future for all. The faster we can tackle the pandemic, the faster we'll go back to normal. It seems to me that most countries are putting the economy on top of people's health by easing restrictions. Public places encourage mass gatherings, delaying our efforts to defeat COVID-19. A lockdown will ensure the virus is contained reducing the risk of new infections in the long term. But governments have been reluctant to do this as they care more about the economy than people's health. As long as this is the case, we'll be stuck with COVID-19 for a long, long time. Just my thoughts