"The government appears generally too incompetent to figure out how to lower R0 low enough to eradicate the virus" There is no universe where that was ever goi

"The government appears generally too incompetent to figure out how to lower R0 low enough to eradicate the virus" There is no universe where that was ever going to happen absent herd immunity. It was never a declared goal by any major government and I doubt you could find a single quote from a qualified professional suggesting that is a realistic approach.