Covid - news and views

Very true ET. My sister and BinL who live in the Provence, had to wait another two weeks for their second jab, as there just wasn’t any AZ available.

Remember when they asked the public to act responsibly and don't panic buy in supermarkets at the beginning of the epidemic. That worked out well didn't it?

I'm afraid I'm rather sceptical about the degree of common sense held by my fellow human beings.

I despair 🥲🥲. All that sacrificing by all gone in a puff of smoke! We'll be locked down again or else we have to accept the caranage and deaths.......

Good interview on PM Radio 4 5pm, didn't catch all names, but lack of masks brought up by public transport chap. Drivers of the buses.... Staff in bars where folk can buy at the bar, official reply they could wear masks, Evan Davies reply they'll be encouraged not to for the sake of the atmosphere......

Looks like any going out for us will be sooner while the existing rules/law applies. Then back to hunckering down and more risk assessments of activities then we use now.

We all know how it works when it's the limit..........

I've never been overtaken by anything exceeding 70mph , image of pinocchio would be great!

Some will feel freer and some will remain more cautious, very difficult for anyone who can't have the vaccine. Hope people will still think of others, more of the same for us I think? I'm glad I'm past the age of enjoying crowded bars! 

I miss the theatre and music but that problem is solved locally, our small theatre is being knocked down to make way for a 2000 seater venue!!

Respect and a degree of understanding will be the key issues. I would hope that employers will carry out careful risk assessments for staff and visitors, and that those using services will respect any changes/restrictions put into place without rancour. One can only hope.........

Following the science is no longer the mantra then.

Horrified with these decisions, especially no compulsory masks in public places!  Part of me can understand that things can’t be locked down forever  but I’m rather afraid that ‘personal responsibility’ will just not work. Feel so sorry for the key workers too, they must feel so vulnerable. 

I was interested in the reply of Chris Whitty when as about masks which I thought was in direct opposite from what the PM was saying. It would make absolute sense for masks to be retained on public transport. What worries me about leaving it to the individual is what happens when someone wears a mask and is then taken to task or worse by someone who doesn't like them? 

David

I have a feeling it might be the other way round. The ones wearing masks taking the non wearers to task. The people who are for wearing masks seem to be the more vociferous