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The media reaction is out of proportion to the number of infections. No its not all going to fall apart. You cannot and should not expect a zero infection rate forever
Let's just say we will come to a point where lockdowns will no longer be economically viable.
Scomo wants to get the vaccine rolled out quick smart when that's the case.
The media and medical concern about "a few infections" is based on the experience overseas of watching the delta COVID strain dominate India, Russia , UK and many European countries within a couple of months. It is extremely infectious and will not be easily held to a static limited number of infections.
From what the epidemiologists can see the only way to control the spread of this virus (short of total lockdown) is 90% plus vaccination of people. And this will probably require a booster shot anyway.
But I certainly see your point about lockdowns becoming economically crippling. Which makes the drive to vaccinate everyone ASAP even more urgent.
Kudos to Scomo for assisting/encouraging everyone who is willing to get the Astaa Zenica jabs. The blot clot risk is real but very small. The consequences of getting and spreading delta COVID is a far more compelling argument.