So what would GransNetters do?

No, I need proof that this new variant is going to increase deaths and hospital patients - so far I think stats show that deaths and use of ICU beds is lower than when the Delta variant had this number of cases.

But if measures are proved to be necessary then they need to be stringent, not wishy washy and the rules followed by everyone, including our politicians and civil servants. If I can’t see my 89 year old mum in her care home with dementia, then I need to know that the whole country are following the rules.

I think everyone is aware by now there is a dangerous virus spreading fast, and how to avoid catching it. So I would tell people to make their own decisions on how to protect themselves. We should take responsibility for ourselves.

I don't really have a yes or no...

I think I'd want to avoid people being alone, I think human contact is important and I think there are too many vulnerable people on their own or in an unsafe home situation.

So perhaps a lockdown with slightly bigger bubbles, at least 3 households.. Much more effort for those in care homes to have regular, at least screen time with a loved one. I'm not sure how I could realistically make a decision without isolating anyone but I think it matters

No

Yes. With heavy heart it has come to this.

We can't spend forever locked down.

The sooner we lock down the sooner we come out of it.

Infections are rising so fast, much faster than in any previous waves, that the very numbers of people off sick with covid, or isolating, will wreck the economy anyway.. And overwhelm the NHS.

No.
Schools out and working from home should make a difference.

Yes.

And don't let schools, colleges & unis reopen without at least adequate air filtration devices.

But not so restrictive on outdoor meeting as before. The 'meeting one other person' rule was just silly. Small groups outside fine ,coupled with mask wearing.

Sorry I can’t keep up with counting-but that already shows how difficult it is to make a decision.

3-1 straightforward so far. Although I appreciate the points made by CafeAuLait.

Yes, and I wish the decision would be made soon to save lives. I do live in the UK and echo your sentiments CafeAuLait.

No.

Absolutely

Yes !

I'm not living in the UK at present, so can't say as I don't have a feel for the local situation. I'd try to find a middle solution: Close indoor venues, encourage people to stay home. Maybe stop people meeting in homes but allow them to meet outdoors. We can't spend forever locked down. Physical health is important but mental health counts too.

Yes