Actually, there have been nearly 827,000 deaths in the United States. Yes, they matter, and the vaccines are now approaching the level where transmission will be limited enough greatly reduce infections and deaths. Because winter is the prime time for such viruses, we'll probably see one more surge, but not a great as in the past.We are not so important? A few genetic mistakes or a few thousand deaths do not matter?
States like Florida, where vaccinations were lagging, will likely see a significant surge again.