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We are only a couple weeks into social distancing, self-quarantining, and trying to flatten the curve, and people are already antsy to get back to normal life. With a COVID-19 vaccine still over a year out, enough people – 60 to 80 percent – will need to catch the virus to slow its spread. But the costs, both human and otherwise, will be devastating. Plus, learn the English phrase “stuck with.” Take your English to the next level with Plain English Plus+! Speak with more confidence, learn English vocabulary, and train your ear to listen at full speed. Members get access to a library of over 50 captioned video lessons, episode transcripts with translations, flashcards on Quizlet, a fast version of every new episode, and more! Learn more at PlainEnglish.com/Plus. See a full, free transcript and all episode resources for this episode at: https://www.plainenglish.com/249 Join our e-mail community for free English learning tips, extra vocabulary words, and links to English articles about your favorite Plain Engl