Lifting all Covid resrictions- how do you feel about it?

How do I feel? Very glad!

I can only think you were watching that new TV channel ‘Alternative Reality’ Rosiehaha because that’s not what the scientists said. Here’s a summary of their actual words in this article:
www.itv.com/news/2022-02-21/all-restrictions-to-lift-in-england-heres-the-plan-for-living-with-covid

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How do I feel? Very glad!

As someone, who is CEV, I'm not. I'm horrified. Many have become so blasé now, not even sanitisng their hands, let alone wearing masks.
I take full responsibility for keeping myself safe, the best way I can, it's not up to others to do so for me.
However, I would hope that those who are desperate for normality, will bear a thought for those who are still at risk of death from Covid.

What about responsibility for the vulnerable, the immuni-suppressed, those with OPD, etc. How would wearing masks on public transport or medical facilities for another few weeks be really so onerous.

Rosiehaha

If it is a political move surely not lifting restrictions would have been more appeasing to the ‘frightened’. Secondly all I have heard is listen to the scientists and they are saying this is the right move. They will be watching the variants and hopefully will act accordingly. This virus is never going away and we can’t keep living in this way. All we can do is take responsibility for our own actions and those who don’t never have.

What is it about your current life you can't live with?

You just gave a good reason for keeping restrictions. Some people won't take responsibility for their actions. When public health is the issue, those people are endangering others, which is precisely why there need to be laws to control them.

The one thing this Virus has taught us, is not to be cocky

Chris Witty.

No garanteee the next mutation is not going to be much more destructive eiter.

How difficult is it to wear a mask in shops and on public transport?

It's still winter! I think restrictions should have been kept until Easter at least. And to say that people who actually test positive don't need to isolate is madness.

I just felt that Whitty was saying the opposite of what Johnson was at that briefing. And then, the journalists that were supposed to be asking questions on our behalf started asking him about Putin…

It’s no more self-isolating I think is riculous. Surely it would have made more sense to say “if you test positive, self-isolate until you have had negative tests on two successive days”. That way, nobody will have to stay in for any longer than necessary, but it is less likely to be passed on. But of course, if they are no longer giving out LF tests, and not doing any more PCR tests, no one will even know if they definitely have it! Madness.

Now is as good a time as any, it has to happen or go on forever. There are many viruses of the same severity that we have lived with for many years.

Nobody wore a mask before covid, there have always been vulnerable people and always been viruses that could affect them.

People in other countries have worn masks for a long time to protect others if they have a cold or flu symptoms. I was hoping it would become a cultural thing here. It was nice living in a country for a while where people thought about others.

Elizabeth27

Now is as good a time as any, it has to happen or go on forever. There are many viruses of the same severity that we have lived with for many years.

Nobody wore a mask before covid, there have always been vulnerable people and always been viruses that could affect them.

Which viruses of the same severity have we lived with for many years in the UK? I don't know of any. If you're going to make claims like that, you need to back them up.

notgoneyet

It’s no more self-isolating I think is riculous. Surely it would have made more sense to say “if you test positive, self-isolate until you have had negative tests on two successive days”. That way, nobody will have to stay in for any longer than necessary, but it is less likely to be passed on. But of course, if they are no longer giving out LF tests, and not doing any more PCR tests, no one will even know if they definitely have it! Madness.

I agree. It's bonkers.

Elizabeth27

Now is as good a time as any, it has to happen or go on forever. There are many viruses of the same severity that we have lived with for many years.

Nobody wore a mask before covid, there have always been vulnerable people and always been viruses that could affect them.

I think if anyone had flu or a really rotten cold they would have stayed at home, although I do remember being looked after by a nurse in hospital many years ago who had a dreadful cold and yes, I caught it. She shouldn't have been at work.
It wasn't life-threatening like Covid or flu but very unpleasant, especially with stitches and drains in.

Nobody wore a mask before covid, there have always been vulnerable people and always been viruses that could affect them.

Well, perhaps now that we've acquired a familiarity with mask wearing perhaps we could avoid passing on other viruses that affect people, too. Or perhaps the thought of saving a few more lives doesn't seem particularly important?

The Telegraph is now saying that lockdowns were a terrible mistake and must never happen again. They are just trying to rewrite history. Lockdowns were the right thing to do at the time. imo they just want to argue, when the report on the pandemic is eventually released that, instead of locking down too late they were wrong to lock down at all. If they think I’m going to forget the details of the past two years they’re wrong.

Hi, I really feel for you all. The only thing I have to offer is look after yourselves. If you feel comfortable wearing a mask, wear it. I think it's sensible to keep handwashing/sanitizing. Good luck to everyone. Just do what you think is right for yourself, there is not much more you can do.

I will be wearing a mask and continuing to be very cautious.

Johnson said that “People who are sick should stay home” Can you think of a possible reason why this strategy might not work?

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BREAKING ??: The government is removing the right to claim sick pay on the first day of getting Covid - meaning those ill with the virus can only claim sick pay from the 4th day they are off work.

snowberry I order lateral flow tests last night, no problem (England).

growstuff

Elizabeth27

Now is as good a time as any, it has to happen or go on forever. There are many viruses of the same severity that we have lived with for many years.

Nobody wore a mask before covid, there have always been vulnerable people and always been viruses that could affect them.

Which viruses of the same severity have we lived with for many years in the UK? I don't know of any. If you're going to make claims like that, you need to back them up.

I wondered about that too, Growstuff.

Rosiehaha, as for appeasing the frightened, you obviously have no idea of the implications of catching Covid, for those who are immunocompromised.
Quite an insensitive remark.
I'm not frightened, I just want to live a bit longer, not expecting others to put their lives on hold for the likes of me, but hoping for some support and compassion.

Masks on public transport, should be compulsory. That's common sense and not a big ask.

The idea that those of us in the CEV group should simply return to living as we did before Covid is as offensive as it’s wrong. Before Covid, I tried to avoid close proximity to grandchildren or friends who had heavy colds. If I get a cold, it isn’t unusual for a chest infection, or worse to follow.
Now I can be standing next to an unmasked Covid infected person, my own mask may offer limited protection.
I can’t return to the life I had before Covid. We didn’t have a potentially life threatening disease around us did we.

Well said, Iam64. A common cold for others, usually results in a severe chest infection and weeks of antibiotics and steroids for me.

Dare I put this out there?
Let those who are CEV catch Covid and die, that will remove a huge burden from the NHS! ? I for one, am costing the NHS a fortune for medication alone, let alone the umpteen consultations and scans.
The more I hear and read, I am becoming convinced that this Johnston and his cronies' plan. ?