as we realize the american public has to deal with this for years, maybe shorter if they get a vaccine sometime in 2021.

Then you have the issue of who is willing to take the vaccine, for my 80+ yo parents yes I hope they take it as the virus could take them out so it is a gamble on a vaccine but the other choice is to stay isolated and worry about the virus. For me, 50 something healthy, immune system in good shape, no health issues. I would wait to see how the vaccine does before taking it.