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How many of you will comply?

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LifesTooShortYOLO · 21/10/2021 10:34

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?

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TinaWeymouthsBass · 21/10/2021 11:32

I will comply but only because I have a ECV dh and a CV dd so if cases go sky high and hospitals are overwhelmed then I have no choice in order to keep their exposure to a minimum.
Had they not got complex medical issues then I doubt I would comply.

I really don't think it needs to come to that if they reintroduce sensible mask mandates and working from home for people who are able to.

mewkins · 21/10/2021 11:32

Like others, I'm fine with the mask wearing etc.

I won't comply with not seeing family, my boyfriend etc. Covid is here to stay so it isn't practical to keep on with such measures.

Dippydinosaurus · 21/10/2021 11:33

No I won't comply

TheEvilPea · 21/10/2021 11:33

Nope. My children have missed out on enough, so have older relatives. Given that it seems Ministers and the PM ignored the rules we won't be making any more sacrifices.

MiniTheMinx · 21/10/2021 11:34

@NeverTheHootenanny

As far as I can see, we've pretty much played all our cards and have no significant new solutions that'll solve covid. Lockdowns just enable the government to continue to under-resource the NHS.

This about sums it up I think. If the vaccines aren’t the solution, then we need to prepare (and fund!) the NHS to deal with ongoing cases. We can’t keep going in and out of lockdowns/restrictions forever.

Yep to this.

I don't think stopping people from social contact with family and friends on its own is sufficient to bring down cases. Especially if we still have contact with others at work or in public places. However I will comply with it, nonsense that it is, because I have a sense of moral duty.

My feeling is that this measure will be delayed, and is unnecessary when other control measures could be brought it now that would prevent the need to later socially distance from relatives and friends. Unfortunately not many people will agree with me and if I were to say "put your mask on, work from home, que at the shop, stay out the pub, and stand 2m away, so you can continue to see your relatives" most would stick two fingers up Confused

siestalady · 21/10/2021 11:34

@Dancerinthedark01

*Can you explain further? How does compliance extend a pandemic?8

Well it wasn't me that said that. But I understand what was meant. The longer we all carry on complying with all this nonsense the longer the government thinks they are getting away with it (which in fact they are). The sooner we start to put our foot down the sooner they put an end to this.

completely agree with this. Lockdowns just mean blame is placed on joe public "oh look, Margaret from number 6 is having her daughter over AGAIN - no wonder cases are so high, tut tut" rather than everyone blaming the government for not having the foresight - nearly TWO years in - to extend resources in the NHS so that it can cope with the inevitable winter pressure. Its utterly enraging.
changingstages · 21/10/2021 11:36

yep, definitely. Because if they have to implement that it'll mean they've massively fucked up yet again and we're in a massive mess.

I'd by much happier, however, if they implemented the 'softer' measures sooner so we don't have to go into another lockdown, as it shouldn't be necessary if we can do that. But of course, Boris and cronies are scared of upsetting the right wing Tory elements so won't even consider it until it's too late.

User135644 · 21/10/2021 11:36

People comply when they have no choice. You can't go to a nightclub that's shut.

legosunqueen · 21/10/2021 11:39

I will comply. These simple measures will save lives.

Walkingwounded · 21/10/2021 11:39

No.

The costs - mental health, kids education, economic devastation - are too great.

mummydoris2006 · 21/10/2021 11:39

I am classed as CEV and have done everything I was told too, I worked all through the pandemic, my mum was seriously ill with covid but no I won't comply this time around.
I am double jabbed as is my husband, my 15 year old has declined the vaccine and we respect that decision, it's her body and her choice as to what she decides to put in it.
I don't want anymore of mine or my families life being out on hold, we have already missed out on so much and I truly believe we now have to find a way to live our lives with Covid. My daughter sits her GCSE's in the summer and I honestly have no expectations, she was at home alone while both me and her dad worked and did the bare minimum if any work at all!

siestalady · 21/10/2021 11:40

@legosunqueen

I will comply. These simple measures will save lives.
quite a lot of people would argue that restricting social contact is not a simple measure
WrapAroundYourDreams · 21/10/2021 11:40

@legosunqueen

I will comply. These simple measures will save lives.
But cost others.
Dippydinosaurus · 21/10/2021 11:41

@Dancerinthedark01

*Can you explain further? How does compliance extend a pandemic?8

Well it wasn't me that said that. But I understand what was meant. The longer we all carry on complying with all this nonsense the longer the government thinks they are getting away with it (which in fact they are). The sooner we start to put our foot down the sooner they put an end to this.

Compliance is extending it in a way because the NHS is seriously underfunded. By complying, the government does not have to deal with the real issues of the NHS not being able to cope. They say save the NHS, stay at home. But the government are the ones who should be putting money into it to save it, not pushing the blame onto the public
DemBonesDemBones · 21/10/2021 11:42

Of course I'd comply.

LindaEllen · 21/10/2021 11:46

@RachC2021

I will comply.

It’s not just about deaths, it’s about hospitalisations and people being unable to get hospital treatment for other things in a timely manner.

Exactly this. People seem to be forgetting that it's not about deaths - it's about the NHS being overwhelmed. As harsh as it sounds, the people who might have died without a vaccine are now taking up beds for longer. Great that they're coming home again at the end of it, science is a wonderful thing, but it gives us another problem to deal with, in that the beds and ambulances just aren't available.

I would hate to have another Christmas like last year. It's the first one I haven't spent with my family. But I can't imagine how difficult it is to need treatment for other conditions and not be able to get it, or to be scared, waiting for an ambulance that isn't going to come.

So for those reasons, if there are restrictions brought it, I would do what I did last year. Comply, and make the best of it, with video calls etc.

BernieBaby · 21/10/2021 11:46

No.

No issue wearing masks for years if needed as it makes no difference to me.

The rest though - I'll comply enough that I wouldn't get myself into trouble. So wouldn't throw a big party if we were locked down as I'd never hide it.

But generally no, I won't be sticking to any rules and nor will I make the dc.

HoardingSamphireSaurus · 21/10/2021 11:47

@SixTwirlingTutus

I will comply. I have a DC who is immuno compromised. And I don't have any relatives I will need to visit as they are either too far away or abroad, so there are no competing obligations. Plus DH can easily work from home and I will have finished work by then.

So, I will comply because I have a motivation to (DS) and because it is easy for us to do so (don't have to go outside to work). I understand it is not that easy for others though, and that others have other obligations and needs.

This. Which is much what I said last year, when I needed to get SIL back to her own home - 2 hour motorway drive, 5 minutes each end, pick up and drop off.

This year I will have no reason to do anything other than comply. So I will.

If anything crops up I will take all practical precautions and do the least necessary. Because those precautions are necessary for us all.

But again, no judgement on any others who are also doing what is necessary, for them!

It doesn't need anything more than that!

Whammyyammy · 21/10/2021 11:50

No, nope, Nada, negative, not a cats chance in hell

Angrymum22 · 21/10/2021 11:50

I won’t be complying. I’ve had Covid twice (mild and survived it) ive been vaccinated and will have booster soon. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 mnths ago and all being well will complete treatment by Xmas, Covid has robbed me of nearly two good years of my life, I’m damned if I’m going to let it control what I have left.
I will have to isolate if I need chemo but that would be normal over winter.
I am an HCP and every colleague I speak to who works in the Covid wards tells the same story that all the seriously ill patients are unvaccinated or immunosuppressive.
My view is that restrictions should only apply to those at risk, I may become one of them but it’s either that or die of breast cancer.
We all know enough about Covid to make a sensible risk assessment, it really is up to the individual now.

Singalongsingsong · 21/10/2021 11:51

Nope. My almost 99 year old mother suffered so much from enforced isolation. Cognitive and mobility loss is irreversible. She lives a long way away and I will still visit when I can.

Fetarabbit · 21/10/2021 11:52

Even if the NHS had its funding increased, there isn't enough staff, and at this point I doubt a pay rise, improved conditions or whatever would tempt many back. You can only train x amount a year as you need qualified staff to mentor them on placement etc. It would take at least a decade to see any real improvements, even if they gave it a billion pounds a day starting from today. The issues run deep, and this winter will be absolutely horrific. I'd be very worried if I required hospital treatment.

EdgeOfACoin · 21/10/2021 11:53

No. I will not keep my octogenarian father from seeing his newborn grandchild or spending Christmas with her.

Life is for living, not merely existing.

We stayed away last Christmas (tier 4 restrictions). My older relatives have had the double vaccines and booster. I have been double jabbed.

If the NHS can't cope, that needs to be addressed separately. Stopping people from seeing their loved ones for months on end is not a long-term strategy. Otherwise, when will it end?

MakkaPakkas · 21/10/2021 11:54

I want to know what government is doing to expand healthcare capacity. They need to put back some of the beds that have been removed over the past 20 years and start a massive recruitment and retention drive for NHS staff. Covid is endemic now, that means twice the number of winter hospital admissions and deaths. They need to think long term what will work.
Suppressing the virus can only ever be a short term measure.
And no, I will not comply.

purpleflowerlegs · 21/10/2021 11:54

Some people on this thread are talking about restrictions as being full lockdowns right through to some thinking about just mask wearing in shops - they aren't compatible so the responses aren't compatible.