[Mr. V]

I WILL change my out in public habits, especially immediately after the restrictions are lifted, and probably for six or more months after that.

The big fear of course is that once social distancing etc. is lifted people will once again mix freely, and those who still are infected will infect others: hello, round two.

But what else can you do?

I'll tell you: the safest thing to do is to keep restrictions in effect until a truly viable vaccine is developed, and we've all been inoculated with it: only then should the restrictions be lifted.

But I understand the pressure to get "back to normal" is intense, but most politicians are weak, venal creatures who will bow to the prevailing winds to ensure reelection.

"We have met the enemy, and it is us." -- Pogo