It was to get us to a point to then move to a mitigated reopening. With that, masking up and social distancing is required.
That isn't happening. People are selfish and stubborn by nature. No empathy for others. Therefore when you go to the grocery, you see 3/4 with no mask, and no real commitment to keeping their fellow neighbor safe.
So that's what you are left with. An inevitable spike that will put us back to square 1.and those fortunate enough to keep it away first go round, may not be as lucky 2nd or 3rd.
If people wish to ride a bike with no helmet, they don't get to complain that the head injury hurts.
Folks are being asked to do some really simple stuff.still can't accomplish even 70% participation.