He seems to believe that when he is done with something he can simply move on from it and it will cease to be.
Ever meet anyone else like that?
Now it is true that sometimes if you do nothing a "problem" will resolve itself. But it isn't a problem having to do with LIFE or DEATH. Which is what COVID 19 is. Moving on from it will do nothing to reduce it or mitigate it or eradicate it. Turning his back on it seems to be his solution to everything.