Certainly there are lots of other contributors around the world. The slowdown of the supply channels is both directly and indirectly linked to COVID. Not enough people to fill the jobs or expand working hours throughout the channels of distribution, among other problems. Demand goes up, supplies go down then prices go up. Take Covid out of the equation and the distribution channels and supply and demand will begin to normalize. If we can't then nationwide problems like the supply channels out of whack will persist. It can't be easier to get vaccinated and contribute to resolving this health crisis. I say if one is vaccinated they are part of the solution. If not, they are part of the problem.
IMO I am limited as to what I can safely do as long as COVID is not under control. The unvaccinated contribute to our inability to control COVID. Call it unnecessary complications, chronic irritations, and financial implications if you want. I think all of us have experienced those in our day to day routines. The worst part is it appears they are going to go on and on and on. We won't see much progress until at best the fall of 2022. As winter sets in and the holidays approach, COVID is gearing up for the opportunity to go on an infection frenzy.
https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tra...ases_community