I guess the problem, and the point of the parent post, is that the full containment of the omicron variant might be very difficult in the long term. Also since

I guess the problem, and the point of the parent post, is that the full containment of the omicron variant might be very difficult in the long term. Also since the omicron is milder and vaccines rather effective (as long as you don't refuse taking one), it's worth asking how much collective good is gained by personal inconvenience. At least some people in South Korea seem to think that in the current situation the old restrictions are not worth it: https://www.ft.com/content/4be21b01-efd3-4f67-b353-7bad9eb33607 https://www.ft.com/content/4be21b01-efd3-4f67-b353-7bad9eb33...