The decision to end restrictions is dangerous and premature, unethical and illogical.

GrannyGravy13

The letter I believe is from Alternative Sage so they have an agenda to push.

JCVI have consistently stayed that there is no plan to vaccinate the under 18’s other than those that are CEV.

If we do not open up now in the summer as the schools are on six week break (Scotland excepted) do we wait until September with the onset of the flu season, schools returning and people spending more time indoors due to the weather?

That is sooo wrong.

If we WAIT for three months until vaccination is completed then when we open up the wall will be built. There will be risks and issues whenever we open up but not the extent the government has planned at the moment.

And it isn’t from “Alternative Sage” it is from scientists, MPs and others.

The letter I believe is from Alternative Sage so they have an agenda to push.

JCVI have consistently stayed that there is no plan to vaccinate the under 18’s other than those that are CEV.

If we do not open up now in the summer as the schools are on six week break (Scotland excepted) do we wait until September with the onset of the flu season, schools returning and people spending more time indoors due to the weather?

rosie1959

If we don’t open up the country in July when should we ?
Many businesses either running under restrictions including hospitality or not open at all

I don't think anybody is seriously suggesting not "opening up", but what's wrong with opening up and making sure that we still mitigate risk? It seems to be what the government is now "expecting" anyway.

PS. There needs to be some additional guidance for schools.

The whole point is, - that we are only a couple or so months away from an excellent level of vaccine. Why on earth expose children to the virus and possible future ill health or disability, when patience would prevent all that.

This government must be held to account and held responsible for this decision to put our children at risk.

If we don’t open up the country in July when should we ?
Many businesses either running under restrictions including hospitality or not open at all

I so hope Wales doesn’t follow England

It's the same here FarNorth; disappointing but not unexpected.

I live in an area popular with holiday makers.
We have had very low, or zero, cases for the whole time.
Now, numbers are going up - both in locals who have been away and in those who are here on holiday.

Of course we can't all hide for ever, but I'm hoping that the Scottish Government will not 'open up' in the same way that the English Government intends to do.

I understand the worries, I have them too but I don't agree that that the "UK government is embarking on a dangerous and unethical experiment" and think it's a ridiculous claim to make.

We live in a sea side resort and some people haven't been complying with the regulations for some time, and let's be honest, some never have.