All restrictions to end?

MissAdventure

I'm beginning to doubt what is true and what isn't.
Are the figures encouraging?
Is the virus still likely to produce other variants, and if so, will they be weaker still?

This is al part of his modus operandi, he thrives in chaos and it has the bonus of leaving everything and everyone in his wake so confused. Also, so many twists and turns and U turns that we can’t keep up

I could spot a rebranded Alegrias a mile off!

Hetty58

(I'm sure Alegrias will be back - maybe with a new name.)

That would be a good idea Hetty58. Do you think we’d guess?
If you’re still reading Alegrias1, note, you’re missed.

mouse44

I agree with Casdon about Alegrias and hope she wasn't driven off by people who disagreed with her, sometimes in an unpleasant way. Does anyone know her personally and could tell her she is missed?

... I second that.

(I'm sure Alegrias will be back - maybe with a new name.)

katy1950, It's not about being 'fearful' - it's about being responsible and protecting other people. I've never been scared of Covid, yet still, I'd never forgive myself if I made somebody ill - or even killed them.

I agree with Casdon about Alegrias and hope she wasn't driven off by people who disagreed with her, sometimes in an unpleasant way. Does anyone know her personally and could tell her she is missed?

Haven't the restrictions, along with vaccinations, reduced the transmission of the Delta variant?

It seems, to me, that people off sick or isolating with Omicron are 'out of circulation' so less danger to themselves and others.

Our immunity from booster doses is now waning too (if they were three months, or more, ago). So, will we see a situation where the more deadly Delta is on the rise again?

^"Wearing a mask on certain occasions and under specific conditions is not "living our lives in fear".^"

Spot on Dickens.

I’m very sorry that Alegrias has left, she was one of the most informed posters on the site. I really hope she changes her mind, Gransnet is poorer without her.

Brilliant Amelgra.

"We are the most tested nation in Europe so no wonder our Covid figures appear worse than others!"

That's right up there with the best Trump theories - next step is, if you can't see it it's not there. (An old Chief Chemist I worked for held that rule fast in out labs, even when the fume cupboard extractor fans were not working!)

I do not believe it should be up to those who are CEV to keep themselves safe, but mitigations in society should be put in place in order for everyone to feel safe in social settings.
Maybe Farzanah, but how would you get a whole (maskless) school to change its working practice in the example I gave?

I don’t think I’ve seen any indication that SAGE has been consulted about restrictions ending without any announcement about mitigations in place. I heard it said today that we are all only one visit to a doctor away from being clinically vulnerable.
I do not believe it should be up to those who are CEV to keep themselves safe, but mitigations in society should be put in place in order for everyone to feel safe in social settings.
What’s more the only reliable monitoring of Covid infections in the community, now regular testing has declined, is by the ONS random infection survey, which is due to stop in April!

Just Boris trying to curry favour with his back benchers to try and save his skin. I think he’s given up any pretence of caring about public health as long as he can save his own skin

Lucca

Urmstongran

Where’s Alegrias when we need her?

She’s left.

That’s a real shame, I hope she returns.

Restrictions may well dissappear but I'm sure advise from W.H.O. won't change and advise will still be there to follow re keeping our distance, avoiding crowds, face coverings etc.
All I know for sure is that in this household our behaviours amongst our family and friends has altered and its no great hardship to continue the adjustments we made, we meet more outdoors, open windows more indoors, wear our face coverings if in crowds, We are able to do the things we need to and the things we want to. We are here and we are well and at our ages thats enough for now..If things change we will adjust again. Sadly many are now not in that situation so we have much to be thankful for and we really feel for those not as fortunate.

What a great attitude montypops! I agree that many CEV people themselves are now less fearful and and ready to ‘break free’ as you put it. One of the mothers at school, who is CEV and hasn't been into the building for nearly 2 years, came in to watch her child receive a prize this week. Her thinking was that she had missed far too much of her child's life at school and as the pupil is moving on this summer she wants to be part of those final few months. The risk was worth it to her and she certainly wasn't feeling anxious for herself.

Yes

Has Alegrias left ?

If anyone wants a sensible scientifically based viewpoint on ending restrictions Independent Sage which is available on YouTube had a particularly interesting discussion today.
They were also discussing long Covid in children and there were two paediatric doctors participating, amongst others. Very balanced I thought.

montymops I endorse what you say.

MayBee70

katy1950

Thank goodness the restrictions are being lifted we can't continue living our lives in fear. It's up to the individual to take responsibility for their well being I will continue being caution but not fearful

So will you wear a mask to protect others?

... it doesn't seem to get through does it?

I had some 'home security' people in last week and because I had a cold I wore a mask, in case I let out the odd uncontrollable sneeze, to protect them as far as possible, from catching the damned cold.

Wearing a mask on certain occasions and under specific conditions is not "living our lives in fear".

I am glad they are ending. Totally had enough. We have enjoyed some brilliant outings to 'softplay' with our grandchildren. No, we did not wear a mask and neither did anyone else! Try doing an obstacle course. climbing, jumping, monkey bars and going up countless steps after young ones!! I bet had we worn masks we would be in ICU! No problem if you choose to continue wearing masks for whatever reason but others are entitled to the alternative.

Urmstongran

Where’s Alegrias when we need her?

She’s left.

katy1950

Thank goodness the restrictions are being lifted we can't continue living our lives in fear. It's up to the individual to take responsibility for their well being I will continue being caution but not fearful

So will you wear a mask to protect others?