Hugh is gonna love this part of my response...
Omicron is not as dangerous as the other variants, it's far more virulent than the others. It's effects are so far showing to be far less damaging, and less deadly. Brilliant news for everyone this.
He's gonna hate this next part though... because it involves scientific method.
We need to observe the effects over a larger timeframe to confirm the initial findings are correct. So we need to increase some of the measures in order to protect the vulnerable while we ascertain this. Also there is always the risk that it could evolve again as it is extremely contagious, which could bring about the humanity ender (not hyperbole, a real potential outcome).
Vaccine passports are an infringement on human rights, sure, but they are less of an infringement than being locked in our homes for an indefinite period.
The real answer though is masks... if we all just wore a face mask when in public we'd be reducing transmission by 75%... that way you can get vaccinated or not, you've just used a piece of fabric to reduce your risk to similar levels as a vaccine.
Problem is that the previously anti mask types are now anti vaxers and, well, that's where the stupidity really starts.
Another simple solution, vaccinated people are not charged for their burden on the system in the case that they fall ill after being vaccinated. Non-vaccinated end up with a positive test and medical issues, they have to pay for their healthcare. Then the world is free to make a choice, if you dismiss the dangers of coronavirus you are free to gamble with your bank account.
Authoritarian? Yes
Put an end to all the complaints against vaccines and regulations? Absolutely
One thing it does show is there is no winning with this situation. However at this point Darwinism is becoming my favourite option.
Anyway, on the subject of Altrincham FC, we're not going to need to worry about reducing capacity. We're going to need to worry about having any games to play at all currently... Although I'm pretty sure we've not discussed the need for a winter break in a while.