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If R Goes above 1 we won't be lockdowned again

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Lifejacket · 23/05/2020 23:32

What are people's thoughts on what will come next? With schools going back (eventually but obviously planned by the gov), the gov meeting to discuss unlocking more, people out and about anyway etc and the virus still in the community I can't see how R won't rise again. We've been told that r gas to stay below 1 in order to manage the virus but if it's currently between .7 and 1 now and we're unlocking further it's going to creep up. I can't picture the government ordering lockdown again even by area. So where does that leave us, are we now at a point where if you know you're high risk you just gave to stay in and everyone just keeps their fingers crossed that it's ok and we just get on? Does anyone think winter will make a difference? Just looking to read others views and a few ideas.

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Spillinteas · 24/05/2020 13:08

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I agree with your whole post

NeurotrashWarrior · 24/05/2020 13:42

The media's use of stories frontline workers etc struggling for ppe, accessing supermarkets and other emotional stories has eased off. When they want us to be more vigilant, there will be a resurgence of of this type of news story. The other stories that are easing off are the positive miracles and silver linings etc which kept spirits going. Air quality, eco stuff etc.

We get subtly guilted and whipped by them. Partly own agenda but undoubtedly via Westminster if needed.

The Cummings stuff is interestingly timed.

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