Just before this Lockdown happened my mate asked if I wanted to go out for a few beers at the local pub (in the countryside). A beautiful old pub with an old man and a dog in the corner and 2-4 locals. real beers and just an all-round fab atmosphere. I said noactually
Col, Bob, Ellers, Beth, Stainsey, Jeff ... I’m interested to hear your views.
You must know by now that I will follow the guidelines that are given out by the government and advised by the scientists and NHS England.
I've never ever mentioned easing the lockdown. I actually dont even think it's that strict to start with and there plays quite a bit of the problem.
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Calm down - from the Health Service Journal:
Sorry mate didn’t think I was one of the experts
Here’s my limited take on it.......
Im still a great believer in the original ‘herd immunity’ approach. Just makes sense to me, though of course that’s assuming that we DO have immunity once you have had COVID (which is still debatable). Personally I think a complete lockdown was the wrong thing to do....maybe a limited lockdown eg pubs, concerts etc but still leaving most shops open for business and allowing people to meet each other within reason..ie family visits, trips to the park, group walks etc etc. Of course this relies on the British public playing the game which might be a problem. That way people with the virus would pass it on to others, hopefully in a more controlled way, all the while trying to keep the ones at risk safe and away from harm.
Maybe we should of followed the Swedish method straight from the start, which still many are lauding as a success. After all, the NHS, after the initial ‘chaos’ stage, has adapted and coped extremely well.....
As I say Just my personal thoughts and ramblings.
Sorry if seems a bit disjointed but trying to make lunch for the kids whilst trying to teach them about quadrangles.
Apologies Stroller and Steel... and any others who would like to add their thoughts
Thanks Staines, stepping up to the plate as alwaysSorry mate didn’t think I was one of the experts
Here’s my limited take on it.......
Im still a great believer in the original ‘herd immunity’ approach. Just makes sense to me, though of course that’s assuming that we DO have immunity once you have had COVID (which is still debatable). Personally I think a complete lockdown was the wrong thing to do....maybe a limited lockdown eg pubs, concerts etc but still leaving most shops open for business and allowing people to meet each other within reason..ie family visits, trips to the park, group walks etc etc. Of course this relies on the British public playing the game which might be a problem. That way people with the virus would pass it on to others, hopefully in a more controlled way, all the while trying to keep the ones at risk safe and away from harm.
Maybe we should of followed the Swedish method straight from the start, which still many are lauding as a success. After all, the NHS, after the initial ‘chaos’ stage, has adapted and coped extremely well.....
As I say Just my personal thoughts and ramblings.
Sorry if seems a bit disjointed but trying to make lunch for the kids whilst trying to teach them about quadrangles.
Ahhhh .. I see the old sidestep there Ellers. At least you’re not in charge to sit on the fence.
