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[quote=Anonymous]They had a headstart with the vaccine in the early 2000s when SARS hit. So they aren't starting from scratch. I think we'll get a safe and mildy effective vaccine by spring 2021 that will roll out slowly and some people will take. By spring 2022 I think more people will have gotten the vaccine and I think we'll have some immunity in the population from natural infection as well, and we'll be at least seeing significant slow down (full herd immunity to come by 2023 I'd think, with more and better vaccines). Probably a few more years with regular mask wearing. There will be other innovations like more high tech ventilation and rapid testing that will make it easier to do some things indoors.

In the meantime, we are working from home. Our kids' modified sports have returned so that has been nice (socially distance rules and masks etc.,), and are enjoying seeing neighbors and friends in small gatherings in backyards, SD. A few of us have gotten heaters and firepits to be able to continue late into the fall.

I don't miss work conferences, planes, the metro, or the office. I do miss safe in person school, going on an errand without a mask, and being able to stay with grandparents. I'm hoping we can stay safe...otherwise we'll get through it and try to count our blessings.[/quote]

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