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In reply to the discussion: I do not see how, even with Biden as POTUS, the US will stop COVID-19 [View all]MineralMan
(151,019 posts)1. This is a new virus that has had no vaccines created for it in the past. Unlike the flu, we started from scratch with the COVID-19 virus. There will be vaccines. Multiple vaccines. Some will be more effective than others, but a good working vaccine will become available next year. That has nothing to do with Trump or Biden. The work continues, either way.
2. People, in general, are getting better about wearing masks and social distancing. I have observed that in my own area, where the numbers of unmasked people in public places have gone way, way down in the past three months.
3. Nobody is going to declare martial, or "marital" law, as you put it. That's not going to happen. However, Joe Biden will encourage the creation of solid mask laws in our states. The citizens of each state will also have to encourage their own states to pass such laws.
4. With Biden as President, science will take the lead on the pandemic, instead of one person's whims. That is going to make a big difference. The "bully pulpit" actually does matter. It matters a good deal.
5. COVID-19 is still a very serious threat. Treatments are improving, though, as we better understand the details of how it affects the human body. Also research that has been going on is showing results, finally, with regard to treatment.
6. In 2021, we will begin to see the pandemic numbers go down. By the end of the year, they will be way down, in fact.
You're frustrated. So am I. But, electing Joe Biden will get things moving in the right direction with regard to the pandemic, as well as in many other areas. So, be worried about the pandemic, but not pessimistic in the long term. Over time, we will conquer this thing. Biden will help make that happen sooner.