Mat you are completely correct.
CDC downgraded SARS-CoV-2 from level 5 (Polio like hazard) to level 2 (Flu like) in direct contradiction of the science, apparently in order to support the 'get people back to work' herd immunity and 'pretend it is over' approaches will solve it.
They won't.
What is clear is that the experts have abandoned their professional responsibilities and ethics.
We are on our own to protect ourselves.
Welcome to the beginning of new Dark Age.