MD and researcher investigating COVID-19 and the virus, very true that this will not go away for at least a few years. We should be optimistic about the vaccine as it will fast track returning to some semblance of normal. We won't go back to how things were before, mask use will likely still be recommended given that some individuals may be unable to receive or refuse the vaccine. We can look forward to the more life befuddling restrictions, like closed gyms, closed restaurants, etc improving.