Do shielding people think a magic wand will wave on 30th June?

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I know three people close to me who are in the shielded group, they've all had texts to say their shielding period is extended to 30th June.

One says as soon as that date is up she's off out for a big long walk in the countryside (she could actually do that safely now as long as she didn't touch anything, but she's following the text to the letter and not leaving the house)

The other can't wait to meet friends for coffee ASAP after that date, she seems to think the corona fairy is making it disappear on 30th June.

Next one can't wait to go out for a drive as she's sick of the same four walls, and will be off out 1st July!

Once everyone is back at work, the shielded group will be forgotten, there will be no political imperative to make it safe for them to get out and about

And meanwhile we've been brought up short to realise that most of our compatriots couldn't give two hoots about whether we live or die

I think these are words I have been groping for. It encapsulates the situation all too well

It didn't sound too promising for shielded people today on daily briefing.

It didn't sound too promising for shielded people today on daily briefing.

What was said?

god this is one shitty post... can't people even dream of what they want to do? Its not your business how they feel about their 30th of june date... I bet if they saw your post they'll regret even knowing you... awful deep inside

Well arent you a nasty bastard?

'i was hoping me and my sheilding ds can see each other asap. Didnt realised I was a fairy believing fuckwit before now.

@kingis what was said? I missed it

Yes I fervently believe in magic wands. I'm sure it's in a unicorns arse somewhere in the vicinity of Dominic Cummings moral compass

Possibly the best reply. Made me laugh anyway

From tonight's briefing:

George Eustice said: “The work that we’ve done suggests that if you got around 60% of the population on this app then it would become highly effective, but even at lower rates it would be effective. We recognise that some elderly people may not have a mobile phone and may not have an app but also many will have family to help support them to get such an app. And, of course, some of those - particularly the shielded group - may indeed continue to stay at home for longer periods of time to protect themselves.”

And, of course, some of those - particularly the shielded group - may indeed continue to stay at home for longer periods of time to protect themselves.
So basically nothing new then.

People that are shielding can make their own decisions regardless of what is recommended and no, they don't believe there's a magic wand. What a strange thread to start.

This is mean. My husband (in partial remision from blood cancer) and mother (various qualifying conditions and 200 miles away) are both shielded. It's utterly miserable for them not knowing what's ahead.

I don't know when I'll see my mum again. My DH can work at home but hates it, and wants to be supporting colleagues in his key worker role. He feels miserable and guilty.

I'm worried about going back to work (WFH currently). But I will have to at some point, and want to, as I manage people who don't have the luxury to WFH and are furloughed. It's fair that I go back when they do So we'll have to find a way to do all this safely, like millions of others.

Shame on people not supporting shielded friends, colleagues and family. They didn't ask for this. And would give anything to go for a walk, a coffee, hug their loved ones.

Shame on people not supporting shielded friends, colleagues and family. They didn't ask for this. And would give anything to go for a walk, a coffee, hug their loved ones

Well said...

What’s wrong with them having a bit of hope? It must be really difficult.