The bottom line will be a case of what is an acceptable level for
a) infection rate
b) serious illness rate
c) death rate.
We accept the annual flue epidemic with its associated health repercussions. However, we have flu vaccines unlike Covid 19 so far.
If/when we get one then that will be a real game changer. Until then who is prepared to set a, b, or c above? It will take a politician with big cahoonas to do so using data to set out the risk level.
Until then we are in for more of the same. A predicted second wave is starting with resultant restrictions being brought back.
I have started seeing newer stats re infection spread that is more specific re age, location, severity. In the England hotspots the trend is increases in the younger age group that then, after a short lag, spread to older groups.
Deaths are mainly in older age groups with the odd exception elsewhere. Not enough yet on long Covid health problems.
So, should there be more targeting of younger groups? As Christmas approaches very large significant numbers of students will return home from hotspot areas. Should they be tested and cleared first? A relatively easy option via their University. This is a predictable event that could so easily be managed to prevent high infection ages fro carrying infection home. Would they self isolate when home? Evidence suggests otherwise.
Christmas is going to be a problem anyway for everyone.

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