Has Corona Virus lost its potency or are governments talking bull.

i don't get it,last week governments said corona would be here for a long time,and stay at home,wash your hands,and keep your distance ,only necessary journey's and so forth.
This week a different story,schools to open ,everyone go back to work,ok to go to the beach,or the park,and plans for everyone to get back to normal.
But people are still dying from the virus,and infections are still, going up,why the sudden change ?have i missed some important bit of news ,has corona diluted ,has it gone,did it go away.has it lost its  potency.From worried about a second wave to everyone go to work was a massive swing round.anyone know why the sudden change of direction.or are governments having a punt that the virus is gone.