Vaccination is the key to the promised return to normal life.
Its success will allow people to get together, around the world, to take up again their former lifestyle without disruption or fear.
Britain is leading the way, with almost 18 million vaccinated and the promise of everyone over fifty having theirs by April.
It needs the same success internationally and that could take more time judging by the slower progress being made by some countries, including those in Europe.
Britain is magnanimous and sensible in offering any spare supplies to other needy countries.
Another important factor in the recovery is the vaccination take-up. Estimates vary but it needs a substantial majority if safety is to be achieved.
To date in Britain, 20 percent of the population have said no, for various reasons, including religion and some parents’ anxiety over the possible effects on their children,
To try to solve this, the government is mounting an expensive persuasion campaign.
Vaccination is also the key to open up international travel for business and pleasure.
Countries are trying to evolve workable systems to make it safe by proof of vaccination.
With 40 percent of people still working from home, bosses are considering how to make employees prove they have had their jabs.
Ideas include phone apps and certificates but there are complications, including concern about possible loss of personal liberty.
The world is striving to make vaccination the road to recovery and reality after the incredible coronavirus era.
With freedom the tantalising prize, there could not be a more powerful incentive.
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