If it makes you feel better, I don’t think there will be lockdowns from the new variants. I mean, there’s a chance, but it’s more likely they would be in the shorter term anyway (next 2 months). Even if the vaccines are only 50% effective against the new strains, once we have vaccinated enough people it will be much easier to control the spread even if it’s not “herd immunity” per se.
Some experts are saying we are at that point now. Herd immunity means with NO interventions / life as usual. So if you need 70% vaccinated with no interventions, you may only need 50% if people are wearing masks (not real numbers, just spitballing). Lockdowns should be off the table soonish, IMHO.
I should have specified that we have been tossing around the idea of going in June. The idea is that DW and I will likely be vaccinated by then. Another reason I was floored when she suggested we go sooner. Before were vaccinated Sometimes she is an enigma…
I’ve got $2k in SW credits I need to use. Rebooking from my existing June flights to March when we could most easily go would be an extra $1000. Spring break…
Southwest has its free changes going on now for 3/11-4/11. So you could book a cheaper flight in that window and then change it to the flight you want between 2/9 and 5/11. In case you are still tempted to go. Has been on for a few days so not sure how much longer it will go.
