Lockdown saves lives but isn't sustainable. A twin-track strategy of containment and shielding can prevent deaths and slow the spread of the virus as suppression measures are eased. Containment measures like mass testing, contact tracing apps, and masks can reduce transmission without lockdown. Shielding the vulnerable allows reducing deaths even if transmission accelerates. However, containment and shielding capacity is limited in many countries, risking a return to lockdown.