To think that someone in this position should be following Covid guidelines?

[Skvof]

Someone I know has been honoured today for their work as a healthcare professional.

Same person is regularly 'seen' on social media with friends and family, not social distancing and/or in groups larger than are permitted under current guidelines and laws.

AIBU to think that given their role (and as the recipient of an award they're clearly well respected in their field etc) they should know better/ be following the rules?

@Skvof

This person is frequently out in groups of more than 6 in pubs etc and has been for months, also hugging/ kissing within those various groups, no social distancing whatsoever. I've not hugged or kissed anyone outside my household since March. I think someone who is medically qualified should surely understand the importance of following the guidance in place and the message that ignoring it sends.

What you do is your business. Frankly, based on your own posts, toy have been acting in a hysterical way, going well beyond the requirements of the last six months or so. Your choice. So don't whine if others make different choices. You come across as both vindictive and jealous at the same time.

And as for being a medical professional, there is not a single "medical professional" view as to the efficacy of the "rules", and perhaps, as a, medical professional, they have their own opinions. Despite everything, we are still (barely) a democracy, and people are entitled to make up their own minds. What is your mind doesn't bind everyone else. So I suggest that you mind your own business and if their social media disturbs you so much, stop reading it.

I've not been acting in a hysterical way but thanks for the unnecessary insult. I have some family members who are very vulnerable, one of whom has had the virus and now is suffering long Covid. Due to this, distance and age we have not visited with them. That's been a mutual choice. As to friends, again this has been prevented mainly due to distance - normally we'd stay at each others houses, clearly we can't at present.

I'm happy to follow the rules for the good of others. I hate wearing a mask, I have struggled to find one that fits and stays on, but I've done it because it's required. If I was in a position of some importance (you know, highly regarded enough in the community/ my profession) to be receiving a royal honour, I'd be making sure I was setting an example not hugging multiple people on social media.

I've not hugged anyone outside my immediate family since March. Is this wrong? Are we all now going round hugging everyone?

Personally I stick to the rules , but have no respect for them and after Ms Ferrer and others refuse to keep them feel no longer obliged to.