Listening to Matt Hanrooster on the radio a few days ago, the exit strategy seemed to be linked to the anti-body tests being available. I don't think he stated it explicitly but he seemed to be saying that once a (reliable) anti-body test can identify whether people have had the virus, then restrictions can maybe start to be lifted. Less clear whether it is just for those people or for the masses (heard something separate about some kind of certificate being provided, like with a Yellow Fever vax I guess). The trouble with that is if the plan is to lift restrictions for some but not others, it will be a recipe for disaster as discontent will rise quickly. Plus what happens to those who have not contracted the virus - just sit indoors waiting for a vaccine whilst others go about their business? I don't know what the answer is, but can't see it being that, it's simply not practical.
I think it's more a case of getting over the initial peak, use the current lockdown to avoid total burnout for the health service from lack of beds and supplies, get enough ventilators, PPE, oxygen etc in stock, as well as testing for NHS staff, and then start to lift restrictions and hope the health service can cope. It's never been so much about avoiding getting the virus, it's more about managing the impact. Things like working from home if possible, avoiding public transport, maintaining social distancing where feasible will continue to be advised for a while. Mass gatherings will continue to be prohibited.
The "good" thing with being a couple of weeks behind other European countries is that we can see what happens when they start to lift their restrictions.
