How many of you will comply?

[LifesTooShortYOLO]

I am interested to know if people will comply or not if they bring in Restrictions again about not mixing households, not seeing family or lockdowns etc again.
So many people I've spoken to are pretty much all of the same mindset of 'Fu#k that I'm not not seeing my family again, enough is enough and we have to get on with our lives now'
I also read this a lot on comments of articles where people are saying no they won't do it again and not see their loved ones or be told what to do over Christmas etc.

What are everyone's overall feelings as things stand right now?

@Thewiseoneincognito have you got a pre-prepared set of standard templates all ready to go for coming on these threads with relish to slag off everyone for being selfish and doom monger about lockdowns forevermore?

I can imagine preparing those would be a fun evening for you.

@Thewiseoneincognito

It’s interesting to read the responses here. Most of them are perfect examples of why the government must legally mandate their guidance and not leave it to personal choice because the public simply can not be trusted to make the necessary one.

What will no doubt happen is there will be guidance about household mixing and social distancing in the coming weeks. My guess is adherence will be much lower than previous lockdowns because people have had a taste of life ‘without Covid’ when in reality it’s been circling us all along, just in the background. The cases will then continue increasing to the point when severe lockdown type action will need to be taken, which will be plan C or D.

Some do need to experience how bad things will get before they will adjust their behaviour because they’re not able to comprehend the potential issues we would face, I’m not just talking about spreading to family etc but the logistical and societal impacts that come with a collapsed health system and an out of control virus.

Unless we adapt to the new reality of Living with Covid we can expect to be rinse and repeating our lockdown cycle for years to come.

Even if they make it illegal to mix households how is that going to be policed? Are the police going to turn up with a warrant to search my home to make sure my elderly uncle isn't sitting in my living room? They're barely enough police for proper crime, let alone made up ones like that!

Living with covid does not mean long term isolation from family and friends, that's just cruel.

Even if they make it illegal to mix households how is that going to be policed? Are the police going to turn up with a warrant to search my home to make sure my elderly uncle isn't sitting in my living room? They're barely enough police for proper crime, let alone made up ones like that!

This! I was just wondering that myself, how many police officers do you imagine there to be in this country? And do you honestly think that many of them have any interest in policing ridiculous covid rules?

I can't imagine that now that there will be many nosy neighbours who'd be prepared to dob next door in for having their mum round for dinner. Apart from @Thewiseoneincognito. Must be fun living near her.

[quote WrapAroundYourDreams]@Thewiseoneincognito have you got a pre-prepared set of standard templates all ready to go for coming on these threads with relish to slag off everyone for being selfish and doom monger about lockdowns forevermore?

I can imagine preparing those would be a fun evening for you. [/quote]
It’s funny how the insults start to fly.

The fact that you read my pragmatic guess as to what will happen as doom mongering says it all. As long as you accept that the consequences of not following the guidelines will only exacerbate the situation then go ahead and enjoy ☺️

I mean if they close pubs and hospitality again I'll have to abide by that, you can't just go into a locked shop or bar. However I would like to think we'll still see our friends because we really struggled emotionally last time. That being said I work with children on chemotherapy and I know the rules in my work are extremely tight so I can't go in if I'm a close contact so I'd have to play it by ear

[quote worriedatthemoment]@WitchyNameChange but we don't have them in schools , pubs and other areas
Its the schools here that are hit then kids being home and parents are catching ot or other relatives [/quote]
Nor should we have them because they're pointless bits of cloth.

It wasn't an insult @Thewiseoneincognito, it was a pragmatic guess ☺️

@Thewiseoneincognito, the virus is no longer the threat it was, now we are all vaccinated. There is no need to not socially mix any longer. People will catch Covid and then recover, it's fine.

[quote PerfectHotChocolate]@Thewiseoneincognito, the virus is no longer the threat it was, now we are all vaccinated. There is no need to not socially mix any longer. People will catch Covid and then recover, it's fine.[/quote]
Boris, is that you?

People who opted not to be vaccinated are on their own. Why should the rets of society pay for their selfishness and ignorance?

[quote PerfectHotChocolate]@Thewiseoneincognito, the virus is no longer the threat it was, now we are all vaccinated. There is no need to not socially mix any longer. People will catch Covid and then recover, it's fine.[/quote]
Except for all the people dying.

@WitchyNameChange
Remember to tell your surgeon that when you next have a procedure. I'm sure he'll welcome not having to wear one. Especially if he's got a bit of a sniffle. Far better to get those droplets into an open wound than behind his mask.

@Thewiseoneincognito, it's funny isn't it. The very people doing the "you doom-monger! You lockdown lover!" are the ones putting words into other people's mouths. Words that ARE doom-mongering.

No need to be sarcastic @Thewiseoneincognito. We are in a different place now and need to get on with things. Train more doctors and nurses, introduce proper vaccine passports and convince those idiotic vaccine refusers to get the vaccine. Covid now is no longer the main problem. Next: Climate change.

[quote PerfectHotChocolate]@Thewiseoneincognito, the virus is no longer the threat it was, now we are all vaccinated. There is no need to not socially mix any longer. People will catch Covid and then recover, it's fine.[/quote]
You're not in the UK then?
I wasn't aware of any country with 100% vaccination.
What's the positivity rate in your country? Have all restrictions been removed?

@SapereAude are you comparing surgeons wearing masks in a theatre setting to people wearing bits of cloth on their faces in sainsburys?!

Remember to tell your surgeon that when you next have a procedure. I'm sure he'll welcome not having to wear one. Especially if he's got a bit of a sniffle. Far better to get those droplets into an open wound than behind his mask

Did you just compare a surgical mask to a bit of crappy cloth or a quid shop paper disposal?? Good god.

[quote WrapAroundYourDreams]@SapereAude are you comparing surgeons wearing masks in a theatre setting to people wearing bits of cloth on their faces in sainsburys?![/quote]
No, but the poster I was responding to seems to think that.

Except for all the people dying. Locking down reduces life expectancy unfortunately
e.g.

Years of life lost due to the psychosocial consequences of COVID-19 mitigation strategies

The pandemic caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has forced governments to implement strict social mitigation strategies to reduce the morbidity and mortality from acute infections. These strategies, however, carry a significant risk for mental health, which can lead to increased short-term and long-term mortality and is currently not included in modeling the impact of the pandemic.

And the education lost will impact all of us for decades to come.

@WitchyNameChange

Remember to tell your surgeon that when you next have a procedure. I'm sure he'll welcome not having to wear one. Especially if he's got a bit of a sniffle. Far better to get those droplets into an open wound than behind his mask

Did you just compare a surgical mask to a bit of crappy cloth or a quid shop paper disposal?? Good god.

"Nor should we have them because they're pointless bits of cloth"

Your words, not mine.

@SapereAude if you're referring to me, I most certainly am not comparing a surgical mask worn in a theatre setting to the bits of flimsy material or disposal ones people wear out and about.

@HarryLimeFoxtrot

No.

And if anyone tries to make me WFH again, I’ll get myself signed off sick. It’s taken me months to get back to the point where I can just about function normally. I’m not doing it again EVER

Same for me.

[quote WitchyNameChange]@SapereAude if you're referring to me, I most certainly am not comparing a surgical mask worn in a theatre setting to the bits of flimsy material or disposal ones people wear out and about. [/quote]
We're on the same page then.

I'd like to see compulsory marks and social distancing etc start first, ASAP if needed.

I work from home anyway so not much would change there.

Seeing family - my Dad needs contact for his mental health, my in-laws are CEV so they would make the decision on that.

@PerfectHotChocolate

People who opted not to be vaccinated are on their own. Why should the rets of society pay for their selfishness and ignorance?

What about people who can't be vaccinated for good reason?

[quote PerfectHotChocolate]@Thewiseoneincognito, the virus is no longer the threat it was, now we are all vaccinated. There is no need to not socially mix any longer. People will catch Covid and then recover, it's fine.[/quote]
Long Covid, anyone?