I wonder what endgames these other countries are hoping for.
I only see:
1. Eliminate virus entirely. Without a vaccine, almost impossible.
2. Infect 1-1/R of the population, relying on the fact that people who have already had the virus will provide herd immunity.
3. Give a vaccine to 1-1/R of the population.
4. Virus control measures of lockdowns stay in place forever.
As far as I can see, the UK is choosing option 2, while most of the rest of the world seem to be attempting 1, which is probably impossible, therefore will end up doing 4.
I only see:
1. Eliminate virus entirely. Without a vaccine, almost impossible.
2. Infect 1-1/R of the population, relying on the fact that people who have already had the virus will provide herd immunity.
3. Give a vaccine to 1-1/R of the population.
4. Virus control measures of lockdowns stay in place forever.
As far as I can see, the UK is choosing option 2, while most of the rest of the world seem to be attempting 1, which is probably impossible, therefore will end up doing 4.