A Virus Progress Report

It’s no time to be complacent, but the summer surge has eased.

We hate to be the bearer of good news, but here goes: The so-called second virus wave is receding and has been far less deadly than the first in the spring thanks to better therapies and government preparation. Nobody is suggesting we should now let it rip, but the progress should give Americans more confidence that schools and businesses can reopen safely.

Most states experienced flare-ups of varying degrees this summer as people gathered and travelled more. But...