We are all still grappling with how best to make sense of current COVID-19 projections. Newer models indicate that the virus could be here to stay.
Predictions based on recent studies include:
● In continued lockdown, COVID-19 infections will persist for at least two years.
● Infections, however, will rapidly rise (by an order of magnitude) if lockdown is lifted – peaking after two months – recurring yearly, similar to influenza.
● Repeated lockdowns and releases do not avoid an endemic infection, even following a White House release guideline of 14 days of declining cases, or even a stricter 28 days.
Since the effects of this virus on our daily lives seem as if they will be ongoing, the time has come to consider pivoting our offices, classrooms, and waiting areas to reflect this new reality.
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