English people want to bring back mask wearing and social distancing

Ditto.

As a Conservative voter, as are many in my town, many are still wearing masks, keeping social distancing, some are not, usually young to middle thirties, but that was always the case, as in anything you always get those that won’t comply. I also think it was too soon, but we are were we are, and up to each of us who believe in personal responsibility to carry on doing our best to stay safe.

We have noticed less stomach bugs ( ? Hand washing ?) less summer colds ( masks ? ) but less socialising means more black moods ,
we build up our immunity to bugs by catching minor ailments , so I’m not sure about continuing total distancing ,
we might end up like the tribes that were wiped out by bugs when explorers brought illnesses to cut off areas !

As infections are not rising I can see no reason to do this.

i agree wit continuing caution.
Lincslass, intrigued by your comment; what is the implication re being conservative voter ?

As SAGE predicted 100,000 infections a day by mid August which hasn’t happened.

Infections/positive cases are falling, all over 18’s have been offered the vaccine why do we need more restrictions?

We don’t need MORE. We just IMO should continue with the masks.

I'm amazed that 17% of people think we still shouldn't be allowed to leave our homes except for essential purposes.

welbeck

i agree wit continuing caution.
Lincslass, intrigued by your comment; what is the implication re being conservative voter ?

Nothing really, the implication, rightly or wrongly was in the inference that the You Gov poll indicated most were Labour voters who wanted this. Just showing the other side of the coin. That’s all.

My friends who live in England are delighted that the restrictions have been lifted and do not want them back. I will not wear a mask from Monday in Scotland. If people can stand at bars and drink and also dance in hot steamy night clubs with no masks. Many of these people may not even have been vaccinated either. NS knows that she cannot lift some restrictions in certain indoor settings, its all or nothing.

Nothing is stopping anyone from wearing face coverings Lucca . I have been out shopping and dining since 19th July and the majority of folks are still wearing them along with respecting each other’s space.

I don't know about bringing back masks and social distancing, most us seem to be carrying on with them.

Alegrias1

I'm amazed that 17% of people think we still shouldn't be allowed to leave our homes except for essential purposes.

I share your amazement Alegrias1. I'll hazard a guess these are people who are quite content largely remaining in their homes in normal times, and don't find it a hardship to abstain from social interaction. For the rest of us, cite restrictions which are sensible, necessary and science based and most of us will comply.

Nothing really, the implication, rightly or wrongly was in the inference that the You Gov poll indicated most were Labour voters who wanted this.

Its not an inference, it's the actual result

Alegrias1

I'm amazed that 17% of people think we still shouldn't be allowed to leave our homes except for essential purposes.

My dog contributed to that % - she hates me going out.

GrannyGravy13

Nothing is stopping anyone from wearing face coverings Lucca . I have been out shopping and dining since 19th July and the majority of folks are still wearing them along with respecting each other’s space.

Nothing is stopping anyone from wearing face coverings Lucca

I know that! I just would have preferred them To be compulsory in certain cases.

I still wear my mask and I am being sensible but I tend to get the impression I'm more at risk from Covid denying non mask wearers than they are from me so it's all very well saying use common sense and personal responsibility but it isn't ABOUT ME, it's about everyone. I suppose masks were just a simple way of controlling the spread of infection.

I realise someone will now post they fainted on the bus because they were wearing one or similar.

I take a mask with me and wear it if others are doing so or I am asked; I sanitise my hands, don't go abroad and avoid nightclubs (!).
I am not surprised to see that 17% wish to keep people in their homes, (I know some of them) although these same people are perfectly happy for manufacturers, shop workers and drivers, and even their husbands, to prepare and deliver their essential supplies to their safe homes.

Alegrias1

I'm amazed that 17% of people think we still shouldn't be allowed to leave our homes except for essential purposes.

It does seem high. About 2% of the UK population are agoraphobic - but you would think they wouldn't be interested in what others do. Then you have the "extremely vulnerable". However, they wouldn't benefit from others staying home.

Perhaps that is just divided between the very fearful and the bloody-minded?

Weirdly I am not bothered about young people going to nightclubs

I was out in our local town today, most people were masked up in public places, except for some of the younger demographics Like most I don't like wearing a mask but I shall carry on whilst in shops and when I enter a restaurant, library, hairdressers or anywhere else where it's deemed necessary for the foreseeable future, for myself and as a courtesy to others.

I believe there has been a spike in infections in the 20 something age group since nightclubs have opened.

My gs and gd both caught covid since the restriction on masks was lifted, one works in a supermarket and the other does security at nightclubs. I still wear a mask but I would much prefer it if it was made law and we had to wear them indoors in any public place.

I don't see what political party choices have to do with it. Sensible people have been vaccinated and wear masks in crowded indoor places. I know there are some who say they cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, but there are others who won't be vaccinated without good reason, probably people of all political views.

I haven't been far, but most people I have seen are wearing masks and keeping their distance. I imagine that crunch time will come in September when schools get back and we meet up indoors. Oh, there's also the variants which could bring back legal restrictions. Hey ho.