Life returns to normal eventually. And quicker than expected. This is not the first epidemic nor it will be last. We have seen 4-5 major epidemics in last 20 years. This time we have a more penetrated social media, hence more hype. Even in deadlier epidemic of 1919-20 was forgotten quickly.
Yeah, I feel it'll take an extended time for this epidemic to finish but people will return to their normal lives it'll not last forever There are many epidemics before but people don't remember the purpose when everything is in check. therein case, there's nothing to be disappointed with it'll end but it'll take a while Every 100 years there's a plague that spreads round the world.
This is an epidemic of ignorance. Since people like to remain in ignorance, the epidemic will last a long time... maybe as long as the earth lasts.