We’ll reopen with nothing but hopes and dreams. People will flock and there is no cure. The second wave will be worse than this. Than what??
There is no cure
YET. There are dozens of companies and institutions working on vaccines. Eventually, they will be successful. The molecular biology expertise required, though complex, are available and easily shared.
To bridge that time gap, there are other companies and researchers looking for treatments that can be of real benefit, which can be as varied as, a) prevent sick patients from worsening/require ventilation/reduce amount of time if ventilated, b) reduce the number of days in hospital, c) manage symptoms at home well enough to avoid hospital admission at all, etc. Realizing any of these benefits will also save lives in addition to saving resources.
I think the next wave, whenever it comes, will be easier to handle. Why? Because we've now had some practice on how to modify out behaviours to minimize the spread and the danger. Another lockdown announced? People will be ready to respond in hours, not days or weeks.
Hopes and dreams are nothing to sneer at. My chipping journey here started with nothing more than that. And now I've managed to acquire some damn nice stuff. Open yourself to the possibilities, in all things.