microbes / viruses and their associated infections never really go away -- the name of the game is CONTAINMENT. this means testing needs to be accessible: cheap, available in accessible locations, not just for people with employer-linked insurance. it also means that we need effective antiviral treatments and preventions (i.e., vaccines). unfortunately this all takes time and it takes even longer when capitalist-scum will take it as an opportunity to pocket a profit and fuck over the working class, but what's new !