At this point, I believe the virus is now so widespread that it will be impossible to eliminate. it will come and go - surges will be the new reality.

If I recall correctly, the vaccine only lasts for a short period of time, so unless everybody gets it at the same time, the virus will continue to spread and mutate. Also, 5% of people who receive the vaccine get the illness anyway - more with the Delta variant.

I think our lives have changed, and those who don't mask up, social distance, etc. will have short lives.