And then we will have restrictions in place for much much longer than anticipated/needed.

A much better approach is to define an acceptable level and live with Covid, much like we live with the flu, cancer and other deadly diseases.

The US seems to be the most sane part of the world in this regard.

My city is already at 50% vaccination rate. The curve is flattened. COVID cases are surging because of the reduced restrictions. If you go out, you’ll become part of herd immunity. You’ll get COVID.