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Do you envisage protest and chaos on the street.If Government extend the lock-down date beyond 7

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By *ieutenant OP   Man
over a year ago

london

If they do.That will be dire.l think people will accept one week as extension. Anything beyond. May cause massive uprising and civil disobedience.The fatigue of staying indoor is contributing to obesity level.

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

No.

It needs extending and the vast majority understand and accept that it is necessary.

The protest in London had very few attend...

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

A town near you perhaps

Nope.

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By *bsinthe_boyMan
over a year ago

Luton

No. We're not in a position to fully lift the lockdown yet. And honestly the media constantly demanding to know when and how isn't helpful.

We might be in a position to bring in limited freedom to visit a, small number of close friends and family, say a total of 10 people who you can see in the coming weeks.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

There is a mass hug protest supposed to be held in london somewhere, leave them to it.

Sadly the NHS will have to pick up.the pieces.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, we're no nearer to actually stopping it, we're still hiding from it, I'm hiding behind these glasses

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By *aughtycp1Couple
over a year ago

Leicestershire

No not at all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hope nobody does, theres always a chance from the small minority of Dickheads who think they know better

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't know why anyone thinks it will end on the 7th? that's just the date .gov will announce the strategy for lockdown. When & if they do it in a way that some will find unacceptable, whether actually reasonable or not because it's all down to personal perception, that's when there may be problems..

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By *affeine DuskMan
over a year ago

Caerphilly

I would be very disappointed in humanity if people actively protested a measure drawn up to save lives.

And, unfortunately, have been already.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No I dont, although I heard that the the lockdown could be to 2021, so abit longer than what they thought first of.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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No I don’t think that will happen.

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley

No and if people stamp their feet they need to sort their head out, boo hoo, I'm abit bored at home, get over it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No! The protest in London was a tiny minority of idiots who’s sole purpose is to be thick!

There are two factors that contribute to the spread of Coronavirus

1 the density of the population and 2 the density of the population.

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I really hope not. It's frustrating though, that we've got to wait until Sunday. Last I heard they said they were going to announce something towards the end of the week.

I know it's only a few days but still.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's more a question how much longer can the government keep paying everyone's wages.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No! The protest in London was a tiny minority of idiots who’s sole purpose is to be thick!

There are two factors that contribute to the spread of Coronavirus

1 the density of the population and 2 the density of the population."
If that's the case why only 1,500 deaths in India or is they heath service better than ours.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If thete is i hope the police and army beat the living crap out of them its hardly difficult to stay at home you can still go out for exercise shop even diy stores open now hatdly a hardship at all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No I dont, although I heard that the the lockdown could be to 2021, so abit longer than what they thought first of."

Not a chance man.

Give your head a shake.

There would be no jobs to go back to.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No...not at all as most people are not that stupid (a few may be?)

As for contributing to obesity....what?

I've taken in two notches on my belt in last six weeks. Lady friend gone down a dress size (12 - 10). More, not less, control over what we can eat. Less Maccies, KFC etc...more home cooked food. Regular exercise etc....

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By *uietlykinkymeWoman
over a year ago

kinky land

I think people have simply stopped waiting for it to end.

Today's traffic was the same as before the lockdown. The noise! I don't know how I didn't hear it before lockdown

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No! The protest in London was a tiny minority of idiots who’s sole purpose is to be thick!

There are two factors that contribute to the spread of Coronavirus

1 the density of the population and 2 the density of the population.If that's the case why only 1,500 deaths in India or is they heath service better than ours. "

With a test rate of 758 per million population and a population of over 1.3 billion you believe that figure do you?

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By *oft_SensualTV/TS
over a year ago

Yorkshire

If the rate of infections hasn't dropped, ending or easing the lock down will be meaningless. There were 300+ fatalities today and thousands of new infections.

Now is NOT the time to even contemplate easing restrictions.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No! The protest in London was a tiny minority of idiots who’s sole purpose is to be thick!

There are two factors that contribute to the spread of Coronavirus

1 the density of the population and 2 the density of the population.If that's the case why only 1,500 deaths in India or is they heath service better than ours.

With a test rate of 758 per million population and a population of over 1.3 billion you believe that figure do you?"
Yes because our media tell us only Britain lies about the figures.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can’t see how lockdown has or will contribute towards obesity levels? There are plenty of exercise routines you can undertake within the confines of your own home. That a ridiculous statement to make.

As for extending the lockdown, I hope they do so until infection rates fall even lower. Yes, they should gradually ease lockdown over the coming weeks and months, but if we ease up too soon, we’ll be back to square one all over again. We started lockdown far too late, I hope we don’t lift it before it should be.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No! The protest in London was a tiny minority of idiots who’s sole purpose is to be thick!

There are two factors that contribute to the spread of Coronavirus

1 the density of the population and 2 the density of the population.If that's the case why only 1,500 deaths in India or is they heath service better than ours.

With a test rate of 758 per million population and a population of over 1.3 billion you believe that figure do you?Yes because our media tell us only Britain lies about the figures. "

How would you explain the out of the ordinary increase in communicable pneumonia deaths, heart failure deaths and kidney failure deaths in India then?

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"I think people have simply stopped waiting for it to end.

Today's traffic was the same as before the lockdown. The noise! I don't know how I didn't hear it before lockdown "

That’s because UK never locked down. I’m not sure why so many think it did. Lots of businesses chose to close but have now reopened, a huge number are also re-opening tomorrow , M25 is going to be manic

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton

As much as I would like to see a ease in lockdown I think the government will probably extend it to end of May and review again.On a couple of occasions the last couple of weeks the death rate was in the 400’s one day then 600 plus for 3-4 days.Todays figure I believe was 315 if we can stay at that figure or lower for another 2-3 weeks then maybe the government will ease lockdown.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If they do.That will be dire.l think people will accept one week as extension. Anything beyond. May cause massive uprising and civil disobedience.The fatigue of staying indoor is contributing to obesity leve

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Thats nonsense. The government arent responsible for our health

We are

There are lots of ways to keep fit atm. You just need to make an effort

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By *uicy jonesMan
over a year ago

near a big hill in s/ shropshire NOT in

We need to wait until it's safe and reasonable !!!!! Yes we might be all getting fed up with it but it's better being fed up with it than dead !!!!!!!!!!! People who think it's reasonable to flaunt flaunt the rules just don't give a fuck for anybody else !!!'n

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Possibly. The right wing media has already started to rile people up with false information.

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By *lack UhuruMan
over a year ago

Leeds

If the government extend the lockdown I think there will be a lot of unhappy people but no protests or chaos because everyone is to scared to go out incase they get it.

The media do not help by putting random dates for schools supposedly reopening or demanding to know when lockdown restrictions will be commence. It's a day by day situation so if they extend it by another three weeks we'll just have to get on with it.

And like someone said earlier if there are protests or chaos because of lockdown I hope the police and the army batter them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"As much as I would like to see a ease in lockdown I think the government will probably extend it to end of May and review again.On a couple of occasions the last couple of weeks the death rate was in the 400’s one day then 600 plus for 3-4 days.Todays figure I believe was 315 if we can stay at that figure or lower for another 2-3 weeks then maybe the government will ease lockdown."

The last two Sundays have had a lower than average death toll due to the way figures are calculated. I would expect higher tomorrow.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As someone working with the most vulnerable people, I’d be actively furious if they did lift it on the 7th.

I miss my family, and I miss seeing people I love, but no social needs on my part are worth the pain and suffering caused by this virus.

Dying in agony, crying while trying to get a breath, not able to have your loved ones hold your hand while you pass...

No. I doubt the government will lift it.

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By *orkie_oneMan
over a year ago

maidenhead

if anyone did then they need to be put against a wall this week i have lost two very good friends to this both where front line workers helping others so i would be furious

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By *iger4uWoman
over a year ago

In my happy place

Next update is 10th...

After the 7th.

Sneaky buggers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope.

We should have had protests and riots.

Whe. Petr hit 120.

When fake austerity was crippling us.

When the bastards laughed at NOT increasing nhs pay.

We are to passive.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"There is a mass hug protest supposed to be held in london somewhere, leave them to it.

Sadly the NHS will have to pick up.the pieces. "

Then they should all be rounded up and interned into a lockdown camp and not let out for a month and with no covid-19 support during that isolation period

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By *itonmyfacebookMan
over a year ago

Burton on Trent

Over 4/5 are said to be be in favour of extended lockdown if it's needed.

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By *lan157Man
over a year ago

a village near Haywards Heath in East Sussex


"No! The protest in London was a tiny minority of idiots who’s sole purpose is to be thick!

There are two factors that contribute to the spread of Coronavirus

1 the density of the population and 2 the density of the population.If that's the case why only 1,500 deaths in India or is they heath service better than ours. "

Maybe the reporting of deaths is not robust enough to provide accurate statistics

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

But there taking away my freedom there only keeping us in lockdown so they can put up all the 5g masts so they can kill us with radiation

It's all a world wide hoax to control the population

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

Just adoptva shoot to kill policy and adhere to it.

Folk will soon get back indoors.

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By *uicy jonesMan
over a year ago

near a big hill in s/ shropshire NOT in


"But there taking away my freedom there only keeping us in lockdown so they can put up all the 5g masts so they can kill us with radiation

It's all a world wide hoax to control the population "
tell that to my auntie !!!! My mAte !!!! Both dead from covid -19 !!! And now my nephews got it !!!! Wish people would understand the severity of this pandemic !!!! Ffs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Just adoptva shoot to kill policy and adhere to it.

Folk will soon get back indoors."

Worst idea i have read.

Sounds like a Tory move right enough.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"But there taking away my freedom there only keeping us in lockdown so they can put up all the 5g masts so they can kill us with radiation

It's all a world wide hoax to control the population tell that to my auntie !!!! My mAte !!!! Both dead from covid -19 !!! And now my nephews got it !!!! Wish people would understand the severity of this pandemic !!!! Ffs "

I am sorry for your loss I understand it's a world wide pandemic my post was taken from what our friends in America are saying and no doubt some Muppets over here will also believe.

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By *uicy jonesMan
over a year ago

near a big hill in s/ shropshire NOT in


"But there taking away my freedom there only keeping us in lockdown so they can put up all the 5g masts so they can kill us with radiation

It's all a world wide hoax to control the population tell that to my auntie !!!! My mAte !!!! Both dead from covid -19 !!! And now my nephews got it !!!! Wish people would understand the severity of this pandemic !!!! Ffs

I am sorry for your loss I understand it's a world wide pandemic my post was taken from what our friends in America are saying and no doubt some Muppets over here will also believe."

I just wish people would understand how bad it really is !!!! I'm classed as vulnerable , and it scares me , I rarely go out to the shops or anything luckily I'm raw also don't bump into many people !!!! Just wish people would understand !!!! The Americans just don't seem to comprehend it , and the idiot They have a president !!!! Ffs !!!!

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By *ornLordMan
over a year ago

Wiltshire and London


"If they do.That will be dire.l think people will accept one week as extension. Anything beyond. May cause massive uprising and civil disobedience.The fatigue of staying indoor is contributing to obesity level.

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No. Well, only among dickheads.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"But there taking away my freedom there only keeping us in lockdown so they can put up all the 5g masts so they can kill us with radiation

It's all a world wide hoax to control the population tell that to my auntie !!!! My mAte !!!! Both dead from covid -19 !!! And now my nephews got it !!!! Wish people would understand the severity of this pandemic !!!! Ffs

I am sorry for your loss I understand it's a world wide pandemic my post was taken from what our friends in America are saying and no doubt some Muppets over here will also believe.

I just wish people would understand how bad it really is !!!! I'm classed as vulnerable , and it scares me , I rarely go out to the shops or anything luckily I'm raw also don't bump into many people !!!! Just wish people would understand !!!! The Americans just don't seem to comprehend it , and the idiot They have a president !!!! Ffs !!!! "

Nothing has really changed for my I can't self isolate as I am classed as a key worker I think that's why to some point I've become flippent about it all

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

No I don't think it will

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By *uicy jonesMan
over a year ago

near a big hill in s/ shropshire NOT in

I'm a chef , but can't work due to on going illness and recent operation ,,,,

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

People are very clear in the current polla that they are not comfortable to have the lockdown finished yet.

Almost 90% don't believe it's safe for us and it would take a lot of convincing them that it is. People get used to things and this could be the new normal that people accept and adjust to. The people with discomfort will be those below the breadline and with financial issues. I'd feel for them a lot, similarly to the self employed and business owners. Will they cause riots etc? I don't think so by the end of the month.

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

People are already starting to ignore the lockdown.

I do think that if we leave it much longer the protests will be much more than the ones we have already had... I think they may extend it but with little things added that we are allowed. Such as mixing with others a little more. There has been a lot of talk about couples living separately being permitted to now meet..or families being able to meet more... I think if they do that it will belp with the mental health issues and prevent more unrest.

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By *BWarksCouple
over a year ago

warwick

The silent majority are we know are saying they’ve had enough, but we get shot down by the ones who love being caged up ....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The silent majority are we know are saying they’ve had enough, but we get shot down by the ones who love being caged up ...."
I agree it's the new Brexit say anything against it and you're shot down as a fool or not putting the country first, as the days go on more will start speaking out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think lockdown will just end on its own , people will slowly start ignoring it and going out more and more , saying that I don't think it should though but I think it's inevitable and unfortunately will mean there will probably be a second wave potentially much worse than the first one we've had

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By *ieutenant OP   Man
over a year ago

london

Majority of you are chanting the same mantra government should extend the lock-down without exemption. Check out country that ease the covid19 lock-down. They did it chorographically.First people with antibody resistant to virus.People tested.Compulsory facial mask must be worn also social distancing and tracking apps. These are condition set aside by some country.Even China follow this guidelines.why can't the British government follow suite.

What's the acceptable level in your eyes before government start to ease lock-down.Until zero death on the NHS?. Please I am not advocating total dismantled of the lock-down.Most european countries are planning way to ease the lock-down.Suprise people urging the government to tighten up the lock-down.lol

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By *oldswarriorMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

Some absolutely fantastic comments on this post

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My money is on an extension although not got another 3 weeks.

Recommend avoid watching news and stories from countries where there is autocracy or a highly polarised population.

We have a print media industry and is vicious and wants to stir conflict in order to sell. Please keep this in mind when reading (and definitely when sharing) news articles or opinion pieces...

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By *eilde HoarWoman
over a year ago

In a wax coated bubble

I can see another 3 weeks stay at home extension, with a shop notification of who can start getting ready to open, so gov social distancing requirements can be met, then everyone who is able to can be safely eased back into work, furlough is paid till the end of June so for many especially the vulnerable there is a few weeks to go

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London


"If they do.That will be dire.l think people will accept one week as extension. Anything beyond. May cause massive uprising and civil disobedience.The fatigue of staying indoor is contributing to obesity level.

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No I don't as the majority of people recognise a conservative government wouldn't put such measures in place if it wasn't necessary.

Speaking for myself I've lost 15kg in six weeks. Who knew I didn't need muffins, cappuccinos and chocolate Brazil nuts to get me through the day!

For me it's not seeing and touching my children and grandchildren. Thing is if the lockdown was lifted tomorrow I still wouldn't see them immediately. What the timescale would be I don't know.

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By *ob198XaMan
over a year ago

teleford


"No! The protest in London was a tiny minority of idiots who’s sole purpose is to be thick!

There are two factors that contribute to the spread of Coronavirus

1 the density of the population and 2 the density of the population.If that's the case why only 1,500 deaths in India or is they heath service better than ours. "

Perhaps it’s genetics, perhaps it’s an due to an environmental factor such as higher temperature or perhaps its because CV19 deaths have a stigma to it in India and so many of the cases doesn’t get recorded as CV19 One thing is fairly certain, it is not due to India’s health service being better at saving lives.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

No I don't envisage mass protest.

What I'm observing though is people quietly breaking lock down in ever greater numbers.

It was always going to happen and the government knew that. Their calculations of spread rate, deaths etc would have taken in to account that not everyone would comply with lock down and social distancing fully and that not everyone would properly understand the restrictions. As long as a high percentage comply willingly the govt is happy and will turn a slightly myopic eye to the ones who quietly step out of line, thereby removing any motivation for mass protest.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No

Most people have the intelligence to understand it's for the greater good

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By *abrielle247Couple (FF)
over a year ago

PDI Gran Canaria


"No

Most people have the intelligence to understand it's for the greater good "

That's debatable but hope everyone will see sense.

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

Maybe not on the 7th but I can see a situation where a great number of people will totally disregard lockdown if it lasts much longer, especially if we have a warm summer.

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By *ardnreddyMan
over a year ago

LIVINGSTON

needs to be at least another 3 weeks no option

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

This is kind of awful, but I hope that there are clear outbreaks from the American protests. So that others think before they do anything so foolish.

I do not wish outbreaks on my American siblings. But if it happened maybe it would stop it happening here.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Makes you wonder how people would cope these days with a World War that lasted around 4 years.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No I dont think we will have chaos like in the US....I think British people are way smarter and wiser than that.

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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago

near ipswich


"If they do.That will be dire.l think people will accept one week as extension. Anything beyond. May cause massive uprising and civil disobedience.The fatigue of staying indoor is contributing to obesity level.

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Why? nobody is locked in you can go to the shops to get food, you can go for a walk whats so hard?

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By *bsinthe_boyMan
over a year ago

Luton

Apparently there were 20 protesters and they scarpered after one ex arrested.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

The vast majority of protesters will be those that are hugely unaware of the needs of others , totally devoid in any sense of community or caring and who tend to be petty thieves , criminals and armchair or pub politicians in any case.

The self centered children who never grew up and are not in charge of their own emotions.

Upper lips like runny jellies.

BTW........ Lockdown does NOT cause obesity.

Eating more than you need does.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"If they do.That will be dire.l think people will accept one week as extension. Anything beyond. May cause massive uprising and civil disobedience.The fatigue of staying indoor is contributing to obesity level.

Why? nobody is locked in you can go to the shops to get food, you can go for a walk whats so hard?"

Precisely. In Spain they have actually been LOCKED IN for six weeks.

Only now are they allowed out for 1 hour a day and that hour is not down to them , it's down to the gvt ....like adults out, then oldies , then kids etc.....

We can amble down to the shops at any point during the day AND go for exercise.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"Makes you wonder how people would cope these days with a World War that lasted around 4 years."

I don't think war would last 4 years this time.

Weapons are better and no one would want to miss Eastenders. So they'd collapse.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"needs to be at least another 3 weeks no option"

I'm hoping for that at least.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"The vast majority of protesters will be those that are hugely unaware of the needs of others , totally devoid in any sense of community or caring and who tend to be petty thieves , criminals and armchair or pub politicians in any case.

The self centered children who never grew up and are not in charge of their own emotions.

Upper lips like runny jellies.

BTW........ Lockdown does NOT cause obesity.

Eating more than you need does. "

I think we've seen a swing away from communitarian ideals towards individualism. And while some of that makes sense, I think we've lost sight of when we need to come together. Public health in this instance must be about community effort, not just individual risk assessment. I might be just fine, but I stay home for those who won't be.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If they do.That will be dire.l think people will accept one week as extension. Anything beyond. May cause massive uprising and civil disobedience.The fatigue of staying indoor is contributing to obesity level.

Why? nobody is locked in you can go to the shops to get food, you can go for a walk whats so hard?"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No because normal level headed people who value life will understand lifting too early will cause caos in the nhs and put more loves than we have already lost at greater risk.

Those who wish to protest let them do so, then mass fine them all and put them to work in covid units of hospitals cleaning or moving bodies of those who have passed, make them dig graves so they actually realise the implications of their actions.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Traffic is way more here than it was even a week ago , people obviously dont give a shit anymore , very sad .

Sorry but another 3-4 weeks at least is needed !!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Talking of odd people, has anyone seen the stupid American woman working who's cut out a great big hole in her surgical mask uncovering her nose and mouth so it's easier to breath, it's been on the news this morning

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For anyone who thinks lock down is unjust and are getting stir crazy and believe in herd immunity, why not alleviate your boredom by hopping on over to your nearest covid 19 ward and help out by looking after the poor sick people, but with no PPE.

That said we need to collectively shift our mindset to how we are going to live with the threat and mitigate the risks and not wait for our overlords to tell us how and what to do. Thus far they have shown us they are either the dumbest bag of weasils, or the most deliberately evil bunch of supervillains we have ever had the misfortune of electing. Thankfully, we are not American. Yet.

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"This is kind of awful, but I hope that there are clear outbreaks from the American protests. So that others think before they do anything so foolish.

I do not wish outbreaks on my American siblings. But if it happened maybe it would stop it happening here.

Do you also hope for clear, mass outbreaks and fatalities in Sweden? They haven't even implemented a lockdown?"

I hope that people see the cause and effect and stay at home.

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By *uttyjonnMan
over a year ago

cheshire

People have generally followed the guidance with the objective being to get passed the peak and to restrict the stress on the NHS

Which both have been achieved, I think it fair for people to be wanting to exit lockdown now. If the government move the goalposts then they should expect some 'flack' but not to the extent of public disorder

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

It will be interesting to see how things play out in the long term with Sweden, they have gone against the grain and not implemented a lockdown.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"It will be interesting to see how things play out in the long term with Sweden, they have gone against the grain and not implemented a lockdown."

Not officially, but they've made recommendations.

And off the top of my head their numbers are worse than comparable countries.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The current government were elected by the majority of the population only a few months ago to run the country. The government has vast array of resources to draw from to make holistic decisions with regards to how best to run the country. However, don’t let that fool you, everyone knows the people who are the most rightest ever, ever, are the ones in social media forums with their own individual concerns (I can’t buy a Greggs! I need the Next sales!).

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"People have generally followed the guidance with the objective being to get passed the peak and to restrict the stress on the NHS

Which both have been achieved, I think it fair for people to be wanting to exit lockdown now. If the government move the goalposts then they should expect some 'flack' but not to the extent of public disorder "

You do realise it was a false "peak"

Technically it was nowhere near the mathematical true peak

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can wait before I start mingling with strangers!

The thought is scary

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By *uttyjonnMan
over a year ago

cheshire


"People have generally followed the guidance with the objective being to get passed the peak and to restrict the stress on the NHS

Which both have been achieved, I think it fair for people to be wanting to exit lockdown now. If the government move the goalposts then they should expect some 'flack' but not to the extent of public disorder

You do realise it was a false "peak"

Technically it was nowhere near the mathematical true peak "

The government and advisors are using their measures and they have said we are passed the peak. Yeah they are trying to manage so we don't get subsequent ones

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool


"The current government were elected by the majority of the population only a few months ago to run the country. The government has vast array of resources to draw from to make holistic decisions with regards to how best to run the country. However, don’t let that fool you, everyone knows the people who are the most rightest ever, ever, are the ones in social media forums with their own individual concerns (I can’t buy a Greggs! I need the Next sales!)."

Thats a whole lot of faith you have in the gmnt and the electorate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The current government were elected by the majority of the population only a few months ago to run the country. The government has vast array of resources to draw from to make holistic decisions with regards to how best to run the country. However, don’t let that fool you, everyone knows the people who are the most rightest ever, ever, are the ones in social media forums with their own individual concerns (I can’t buy a Greggs! I need the Next sales!).

Thats a whole lot of faith you have in the gmnt and the electorate

"

If your grandparents hadn’t had similar faith during the last comparable crisis 80 years ago, you wouldn’t be having a Bank Holiday on Friday.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If they do.That will be dire.l think people will accept one week as extension. Anything beyond. May cause massive uprising and civil disobedience.The fatigue of staying indoor is contributing to obesity level.

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Our lockdown isn't as restrictive as it could be and has a good compliance level. I think the govt will lift restrictions slowly, which will be best for monitoring effects. I think primary schools should open first due to smaller percentages affected and generally with milder symptoms.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No I dont, although I heard that the the lockdown could be to 2021, so abit longer than what they thought first of."

That won't happen. Social distancing possibly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No! The protest in London was a tiny minority of idiots who’s sole purpose is to be thick!

There are two factors that contribute to the spread of Coronavirus

1 the density of the population and 2 the density of the population."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If they do.That will be dire.l think people will accept one week as extension. Anything beyond. May cause massive uprising and civil disobedience.The fatigue of staying indoor is contributing to obesity level.

No. Well, only among dickheads."

And there speaks a health care professional

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, people may say on the internet that they are going to protest but when it comes down to it they are warriors of the keyboard kind.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We are not like the moronic Americans. Storming Town halls in some states, armed to the teeth demanding an end to the seige. How stupid can people be. I like to think we have a great deal more of common sense. We can see the reasoning behind decision making even though we may not like it. Yes of course there will always be the I don't give a f@@k about anyone apart from myself brigade but the majority are level headed good people and will sit it out and prevail in the end. God save the Queen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

People need to be disciplined whilst under lock down and if you need help for any reason look for it and find it. Plenty of help out there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And now they are suffering.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We are not like the French and Germans. We are not into mass riot and civul disorder in general.I like to think we are more level headed. That dies not mean we should just lie down and accept what is dished up to us etc. It is just not the British way to take to the streets in general etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"People have generally followed the guidance with the objective being to get passed the peak and to restrict the stress on the NHS

Which both have been achieved, I think it fair for people to be wanting to exit lockdown now. If the government move the goalposts then they should expect some 'flack' but not to the extent of public disorder

You do realise it was a false "peak"

Technically it was nowhere near the mathematical true peak "

Please explain the rationale for your statement.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The current government were elected by the majority of the population only a few months ago to run the country. The government has vast array of resources to draw from to make holistic decisions with regards to how best to run the country. However, don’t let that fool you, everyone knows the people who are the most rightest ever, ever, are the ones in social media forums with their own individual concerns (I can’t buy a Greggs! I need the Next sales!).

Thats a whole lot of faith you have in the gmnt and the electorate

If your grandparents hadn’t had similar faith during the last comparable crisis 80 years ago, you wouldn’t be having a Bank Holiday on Friday."

The only one is Good Friday - you have me intrigued...

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London


"It will be interesting to see how things play out in the long term with Sweden, they have gone against the grain and not implemented a lockdown.

Not officially, but they've made recommendations.

And off the top of my head their numbers are worse than comparable countries."

Currently, yes amongst Scandanavia countries. However it will be still be an interesting comparison post lockdown if we see a "second wave" of infections.

Plus a true comparison would be to compare total mortality rates, not just covid mortality figures.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The current government were elected by the majority of the population only a few months ago to run the country. The government has vast array of resources to draw from to make holistic decisions with regards to how best to run the country. However, don’t let that fool you, everyone knows the people who are the most rightest ever, ever, are the ones in social media forums with their own individual concerns (I can’t buy a Greggs! I need the Next sales!).

Thats a whole lot of faith you have in the gmnt and the electorate

If your grandparents hadn’t had similar faith during the last comparable crisis 80 years ago, you wouldn’t be having a Bank Holiday on Friday.

The only one is Good Friday - you have me intrigued... "

VE day on friday instead of the may day bank holiday today.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"It will be interesting to see how things play out in the long term with Sweden, they have gone against the grain and not implemented a lockdown.

Not officially, but they've made recommendations.

And off the top of my head their numbers are worse than comparable countries.

Currently, yes amongst Scandanavia countries. However it will be still be an interesting comparison post lockdown if we see a "second wave" of infections.

Plus a true comparison would be to compare total mortality rates, not just covid mortality figures."

We'll likely have second and even subsequent peaks. But it'll all be the subject of research for a long time.

Comparing similar countries will tell you the most given how differences in lifestyle may influence disease.

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool


"The current government were elected by the majority of the population only a few months ago to run the country. The government has vast array of resources to draw from to make holistic decisions with regards to how best to run the country. However, don’t let that fool you, everyone knows the people who are the most rightest ever, ever, are the ones in social media forums with their own individual concerns (I can’t buy a Greggs! I need the Next sales!).

Thats a whole lot of faith you have in the gmnt and the electorate

If your grandparents hadn’t had similar faith during the last comparable crisis 80 years ago, you wouldn’t be having a Bank Holiday on Friday."

Are the Russians going to save the day again?

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool


"We are not like the French and Germans. We are not into mass riot and civul disorder in general.I like to think we are more level headed. That dies not mean we should just lie down and accept what is dished up to us etc. It is just not the British way to take to the streets in general etc. "

The French have a bolshy streak

Not sure I'd tag the germans in that

We are more docile

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The current government were elected by the majority of the population only a few months ago to run the country. The government has vast array of resources to draw from to make holistic decisions with regards to how best to run the country. However, don’t let that fool you, everyone knows the people who are the most rightest ever, ever, are the ones in social media forums with their own individual concerns (I can’t buy a Greggs! I need the Next sales!).

Thats a whole lot of faith you have in the gmnt and the electorate

If your grandparents hadn’t had similar faith during the last comparable crisis 80 years ago, you wouldn’t be having a Bank Holiday on Friday.

Are the Russians going to save the day again?"

Yeah, I’m sure you’ll be brave enough to offer that quote out in public on Friday rather than being a keyboard warrior.

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London


"It will be interesting to see how things play out in the long term with Sweden, they have gone against the grain and not implemented a lockdown.

Not officially, but they've made recommendations.

And off the top of my head their numbers are worse than comparable countries.

Currently, yes amongst Scandanavia countries. However it will be still be an interesting comparison post lockdown if we see a "second wave" of infections.

Plus a true comparison would be to compare total mortality rates, not just covid mortality figures.

We'll likely have second and even subsequent peaks. But it'll all be the subject of research for a long time.

Comparing similar countries will tell you the most given how differences in lifestyle may influence disease."

True.

I think we may see a scenario where Sweden less severe subsequent outbreaks in comparison to other Scandanavian countries.

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool


"The current government were elected by the majority of the population only a few months ago to run the country. The government has vast array of resources to draw from to make holistic decisions with regards to how best to run the country. However, don’t let that fool you, everyone knows the people who are the most rightest ever, ever, are the ones in social media forums with their own individual concerns (I can’t buy a Greggs! I need the Next sales!).

Thats a whole lot of faith you have in the gmnt and the electorate

If your grandparents hadn’t had similar faith during the last comparable crisis 80 years ago, you wouldn’t be having a Bank Holiday on Friday.

Are the Russians going to save the day again?

Yeah, I’m sure you’ll be brave enough to offer that quote out in public on Friday rather than being a keyboard warrior."

What are you on about?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm over social distancing. I've been told I needed to work all through this with no ppe, so clearly no one gave a shit about me

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"It will be interesting to see how things play out in the long term with Sweden, they have gone against the grain and not implemented a lockdown.

Not officially, but they've made recommendations.

And off the top of my head their numbers are worse than comparable countries.

Currently, yes amongst Scandanavia countries. However it will be still be an interesting comparison post lockdown if we see a "second wave" of infections.

Plus a true comparison would be to compare total mortality rates, not just covid mortality figures.

We'll likely have second and even subsequent peaks. But it'll all be the subject of research for a long time.

Comparing similar countries will tell you the most given how differences in lifestyle may influence disease.

True.

I think we may see a scenario where Sweden less severe subsequent outbreaks in comparison to other Scandanavian countries."

Perhaps. We shall see.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The current government were elected by the majority of the population only a few months ago to run the country. The government has vast array of resources to draw from to make holistic decisions with regards to how best to run the country. However, don’t let that fool you, everyone knows the people who are the most rightest ever, ever, are the ones in social media forums with their own individual concerns (I can’t buy a Greggs! I need the Next sales!).

Thats a whole lot of faith you have in the gmnt and the electorate

If your grandparents hadn’t had similar faith during the last comparable crisis 80 years ago, you wouldn’t be having a Bank Holiday on Friday.

The only one is Good Friday - you have me intrigued...

VE day on friday instead of the may day bank holiday today."

Give with one hand, take with the other?

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By *ebbie69Couple
over a year ago

milton keynes

I so hope people do not protest in the streets or riot but you never know given how some break the clear rules and then complain they get fined.

I understand the lockdown / restrictions are a pain but they are there for a reason. I think maybe people forget that as been said many times we are 2 maybe 3 weeks behind italy. People see on the news that they are starting to ease restrictions and suddenly forget we are in a different part of the cycle.

My mum is in her 12 week isolation. I speak to her to check she ok especially given all the news about people being fed up.

She said of course I'm ok I lived through the blitz when we had bombs dropping non stop and your grandad had to go and fight for his country.

This time all they ask is I stay at home.

Which would you prefer to endure

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

a couple of things...

if the are going to extend "lockdown" they have said they are looking at it in 3 week stretches... so if it is going to be be extended it will be extended for may 7th to may 28th...

I have zero doubt it will be extended...

the other thing was that yougov had done surveys in whether it would be wise to open up certain sectors...

it ranged from 70-30 against non-essential shops.... up to 90-10 against opening pubs and have mass events....

so at the moment the government have the trust of people and the grace of time

key is to use the time to plan the "out" route...... the majority of people aren't "ancy" whilst the current measures are in place, probably because of the furlough scheme...

question is going to be how long will they keep that in place....

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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago

near ipswich


"The current government were elected by the majority of the population only a few months ago to run the country. The government has vast array of resources to draw from to make holistic decisions with regards to how best to run the country. However, don’t let that fool you, everyone knows the people who are the most rightest ever, ever, are the ones in social media forums with their own individual concerns (I can’t buy a Greggs! I need the Next sales!).

Thats a whole lot of faith you have in the gmnt and the electorate

If your grandparents hadn’t had similar faith during the last comparable crisis 80 years ago, you wouldn’t be having a Bank Holiday on Friday.

The only one is Good Friday - you have me intrigued... "
Its VE day friday 75 year anniversary.

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley


"I so hope people do not protest in the streets or riot but you never know given how some break the clear rules and then complain they get fined.

I understand the lockdown / restrictions are a pain but they are there for a reason. I think maybe people forget that as been said many times we are 2 maybe 3 weeks behind italy. People see on the news that they are starting to ease restrictions and suddenly forget we are in a different part of the cycle.

My mum is in her 12 week isolation. I speak to her to check she ok especially given all the news about people being fed up.

She said of course I'm ok I lived through the blitz when we had bombs dropping non stop and your grandad had to go and fight for his country.

This time all they ask is I stay at home.

Which would you prefer to endure"

This is what I've said too. We are spoilt and don't like being told no, that's why people are flouting the rules. We are asked to sit and home in relative luxury and we can't even do that without whining.

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By *L RogueMan
over a year ago

London


"If they do.That will be dire.l think people will accept one week as extension. Anything beyond. May cause massive uprising and civil disobedience.The fatigue of staying indoor is contributing to obesity leve

Thats nonsense. The government arent responsible for our health

We are

There are lots of ways to keep fit atm. You just need to make an effort"

I've ordered a pull up bar. Can't wait!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If they do.That will be dire.l think people will accept one week as extension. Anything beyond. May cause massive uprising and civil disobedience.The fatigue of staying indoor is contributing to obesity level.

Poor and selfish reasons to put the lives of others at risk. This lockdown is hard for all of us but I find the level of self entitled 'me' not 'us' contingent to be pathetic human beings.

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By *etsomeMan
over a year ago

birmingham

No the populace is supine. The government can do anything if they promise to keep people safe

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By *hubaysiWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


"No. We're not in a position to fully lift the lockdown yet. And honestly the media constantly demanding to know when and how isn't helpful.

We might be in a position to bring in limited freedom to visit a, small number of close friends and family, say a total of 10 people who you can see in the coming weeks. "

Does this mean that a couple who don’t live together could meet? Asking for a friend.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Just adoptva shoot to kill policy and adhere to it.

Folk will soon get back indoors."

Are you crazy.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"People have generally followed the guidance with the objective being to get passed the peak and to restrict the stress on the NHS

Which both have been achieved, I think it fair for people to be wanting to exit lockdown now. If the government move the goalposts then they should expect some 'flack' but not to the extent of public disorder

You do realise it was a false "peak"

Technically it was nowhere near the mathematical true peak

Please explain the rationale for your statement. "

Yes

The primary data we have is the spread was exponential

Approximately

28 March 17 000

2nd april 33 000 total reported cases

10 April 75 000

Da

Then lockdown

Iv made an assumption that the reported was 10 percent of actual

So if we work on

65 million

And the curve was

Doubling every 5 days

75 000 would be

750 000

Then

1 500 000

Then 3 000 000

Then 6 000 000

Then 12 000 000

Total cases

Or 1.2 reported tested

Day cases were of course rising on the exponential curve 500 1000 2000 4000 every 5 ish days

The reason it stopped being exponential and is now straight line is due to social restrictions

Even Using my 10 percent current stats illustrate only 1.8 million out of 65 will have had the virus and be potentially immune the rest are still there waiting for infection which any relaxing of current restrictions will begin a curve again

At current infection rate and no vaccine expect lock down to exist 3 5 years

Antibody test may give a minority more freedom however will be a moral nightmare

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"I so hope people do not protest in the streets or riot but you never know given how some break the clear rules and then complain they get fined.

I understand the lockdown / restrictions are a pain but they are there for a reason. I think maybe people forget that as been said many times we are 2 maybe 3 weeks behind italy. People see on the news that they are starting to ease restrictions and suddenly forget we are in a different part of the cycle.

My mum is in her 12 week isolation. I speak to her to check she ok especially given all the news about people being fed up.

She said of course I'm ok I lived through the blitz when we had bombs dropping non stop and your grandad had to go and fight for his country.

This time all they ask is I stay at home.

Which would you prefer to endure"

I hope she can endure total isolation for a few years

Obviously if she has any human contact she will be putting her life and the NHS at great risk

Thus she must not see anyone and stay home !!!!!

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By *etsomeMan
over a year ago

birmingham

Stay home, save lives, fuck the economy

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By *ebbie69Couple
over a year ago

milton keynes


"I so hope people do not protest in the streets or riot but you never know given how some break the clear rules and then complain they get fined.

I understand the lockdown / restrictions are a pain but they are there for a reason. I think maybe people forget that as been said many times we are 2 maybe 3 weeks behind italy. People see on the news that they are starting to ease restrictions and suddenly forget we are in a different part of the cycle.

My mum is in her 12 week isolation. I speak to her to check she ok especially given all the news about people being fed up.

She said of course I'm ok I lived through the blitz when we had bombs dropping non stop and your grandad had to go and fight for his country.

This time all they ask is I stay at home.

Which would you prefer to endure

I hope she can endure total isolation for a few years

Obviously if she has any human contact she will be putting her life and the NHS at great risk

Thus she must not see anyone and stay home !!!!!"

That's correct without a vaccine or cure she will be constantly at risk

Difference is she is from a different generation who did endure 6 years of war. She will do what they do and make the most of a bad situation.

A lesson to us all

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"I so hope people do not protest in the streets or riot but you never know given how some break the clear rules and then complain they get fined.

I understand the lockdown / restrictions are a pain but they are there for a reason. I think maybe people forget that as been said many times we are 2 maybe 3 weeks behind italy. People see on the news that they are starting to ease restrictions and suddenly forget we are in a different part of the cycle.

My mum is in her 12 week isolation. I speak to her to check she ok especially given all the news about people being fed up.

She said of course I'm ok I lived through the blitz when we had bombs dropping non stop and your grandad had to go and fight for his country.

This time all they ask is I stay at home.

Which would you prefer to endure

I hope she can endure total isolation for a few years

Obviously if she has any human contact she will be putting her life and the NHS at great risk

Thus she must not see anyone and stay home !!!!!

That's correct without a vaccine or cure she will be constantly at risk

Difference is she is from a different generation who did endure 6 years of war. She will do what they do and make the most of a bad situation.

A lesson to us all"

Think I missed the lesson where the whole of the UK could not go to the pub cinema or restaurant or meet a lady/gent for a hug for 6 years

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"I so hope people do not protest in the streets or riot but you never know given how some break the clear rules and then complain they get fined.

I understand the lockdown / restrictions are a pain but they are there for a reason. I think maybe people forget that as been said many times we are 2 maybe 3 weeks behind italy. People see on the news that they are starting to ease restrictions and suddenly forget we are in a different part of the cycle.

My mum is in her 12 week isolation. I speak to her to check she ok especially given all the news about people being fed up.

She said of course I'm ok I lived through the blitz when we had bombs dropping non stop and your grandad had to go and fight for his country.

This time all they ask is I stay at home.

Which would you prefer to endure

I hope she can endure total isolation for a few years

Obviously if she has any human contact she will be putting her life and the NHS at great risk

Thus she must not see anyone and stay home !!!!!

That's correct without a vaccine or cure she will be constantly at risk

Difference is she is from a different generation who did endure 6 years of war. She will do what they do and make the most of a bad situation.

A lesson to us all

Think I missed the lesson where the whole of the UK could not go to the pub cinema or restaurant or meet a lady/gent for a hug for 6 years

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My opinion the war comparison is null and void

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By *ebbie69Couple
over a year ago

milton keynes


"I so hope people do not protest in the streets or riot but you never know given how some break the clear rules and then complain they get fined.

I understand the lockdown / restrictions are a pain but they are there for a reason. I think maybe people forget that as been said many times we are 2 maybe 3 weeks behind italy. People see on the news that they are starting to ease restrictions and suddenly forget we are in a different part of the cycle.

My mum is in her 12 week isolation. I speak to her to check she ok especially given all the news about people being fed up.

She said of course I'm ok I lived through the blitz when we had bombs dropping non stop and your grandad had to go and fight for his country.

This time all they ask is I stay at home.

Which would you prefer to endure

I hope she can endure total isolation for a few years

Obviously if she has any human contact she will be putting her life and the NHS at great risk

Thus she must not see anyone and stay home !!!!!

That's correct without a vaccine or cure she will be constantly at risk

Difference is she is from a different generation who did endure 6 years of war. She will do what they do and make the most of a bad situation.

A lesson to us all

Think I missed the lesson where the whole of the UK could not go to the pub cinema or restaurant or meet a lady/gent for a hug for 6 years

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They endured bombs dropping everywhere, friends and family being killed at home and abroad,rationing,restrictions on liberty to mention a few. When your friends and family are killed due to war you can't hug them either and that's forever

As she says being asked to stay at home is not a big ask

As said its a different generation now

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By *ionelhutzMan
over a year ago

liverpool


"I so hope people do not protest in the streets or riot but you never know given how some break the clear rules and then complain they get fined.

I understand the lockdown / restrictions are a pain but they are there for a reason. I think maybe people forget that as been said many times we are 2 maybe 3 weeks behind italy. People see on the news that they are starting to ease restrictions and suddenly forget we are in a different part of the cycle.

My mum is in her 12 week isolation. I speak to her to check she ok especially given all the news about people being fed up.

She said of course I'm ok I lived through the blitz when we had bombs dropping non stop and your grandad had to go and fight for his country.

This time all they ask is I stay at home.

Which would you prefer to endure

I hope she can endure total isolation for a few years

Obviously if she has any human contact she will be putting her life and the NHS at great risk

Thus she must not see anyone and stay home !!!!!

That's correct without a vaccine or cure she will be constantly at risk

Difference is she is from a different generation who did endure 6 years of war. She will do what they do and make the most of a bad situation.

A lesson to us all

Think I missed the lesson where the whole of the UK could not go to the pub cinema or restaurant or meet a lady/gent for a hug for 6 years

My opinion the war comparison is null and void "

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL


"But there taking away my freedom there only keeping us in lockdown so they can put up all the 5g masts so they can kill us with radiation

It's all a world wide hoax to control the population tell that to my auntie !!!! My mAte !!!! Both dead from covid -19 !!! And now my nephews got it !!!! Wish people would understand the severity of this pandemic !!!! Ffs

I am sorry for your loss I understand it's a world wide pandemic my post was taken from what our friends in America are saying and no doubt some Muppets over here will also believe.

I just wish people would understand how bad it really is !!!! I'm classed as vulnerable , and it scares me , I rarely go out to the shops or anything luckily I'm raw also don't bump into many people !!!! Just wish people would understand !!!! The Americans just don't seem to comprehend it , and the idiot They have a president !!!! Ffs !!!!

Nothing has really changed for my I can't self isolate as I am classed as a key worker I think that's why to some point I've become flippent about it all"

You can self isolate if you have a medical condition that makes you more vulnerable.

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By *ieutenant OP   Man
over a year ago

london

When is the appropriate time to eased the lock-down.? They can't keep moving the goalpost.Patience will run out.ls better to keep people informed with accurate info.ln my eyes the government is not consistent with the information they disseminate instead they just keep dithering.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"When is the appropriate time to eased the lock-down.? They can't keep moving the goalpost.Patience will run out.ls better to keep people informed with accurate info.ln my eyes the government is not consistent with the information they disseminate instead they just keep dithering."

Information changes as we find out more. There isn't one true known answer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The thing is the lock down is effected by population density. Countries that have been able to ease lockdown have fewer people per square mile. England is the 15th most dense country in world then wales at 56th and Ireland and Scotland in the 110ths. So if there any easing Scotland and Ireland will see it first.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"When is the appropriate time to eased the lock-down.? They can't keep moving the goalpost.Patience will run out.ls better to keep people informed with accurate info.ln my eyes the government is not consistent with the information they disseminate instead they just keep dithering."

If only it were that easy. I'm no fan of this government, I think they did too little too late about a lock down and people have died as a result. However, it would be foolish of them to put some set date or the like out there because things change quickly and new information may become available that means the previous advice would have to change.

People, as a rule, don't like complexity, they like simple things and simple technical solutions for complex problems. They want to believe in short, easily digested slogans that are repeated again and again and again because that way they don't have to use their brains.

The world isn't simple though, problems rarely have simple solutions and viruses rarely stick to easily predicted pathways that allow for forward planning and fixed dates.

As awful as this government is they are at least doing one thing right and not bowing to pressure to ease the restrictions just yet. I've no doubt they will at some point but for now they are doing something right, just one thing but that's better than usual.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We will be in lock down until end of May at the very least I reckon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The thing is the lock down is effected by population density. Countries that have been able to ease lockdown have fewer people per square mile. England is the 15th most dense country in world then wales at 56th and Ireland and Scotland in the 110ths. So if there any easing Scotland and Ireland will see it first."

What percentage of Scotland's population live in the Central Belt though?

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

Not really lock down in this country though. You still have your freedom, and your kids, to walk out your front door for fresh air every day

It will last as long as it is needed and restrictions of various degrees will be in place for a very long time. I do not envisage being able to see my folks this year, as an example

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By *osweet69Couple
over a year ago

portsmouth

Why is it that if someone wants to end lock down they are considered dick heads or idiots?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Why is it that if someone wants to end lock down they are considered dick heads or idiots?"
Because we have to listen to experts, you know the one's who meet every day to decide our future. Not seen any minutes of the meeting yet,funny that.

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By *picy2Couple
over a year ago

essex


"No

Most people have the intelligence to understand it's for the greater good "

This

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry


"Why is it that if someone wants to end lock down they are considered dick heads or idiots?"

Because I suppose that what they want is irrelevant. Lockdown won't end, it will be eased at some point. The decision should taken when it is appropriate to do so.

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By *ieutenant OP   Man
over a year ago

london

Are you impress with the government handling the pandemic?

Italy.France.spain.germany Sweden. Denmark.are planning easing restrictions.instead uk government plan more restrictions.sad.

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry


"Are you impress with the government handling the pandemic?

Italy.France.spain.germany Sweden. Denmark.are planning easing restrictions.instead uk government plan more restrictions.sad."

Would you eat a meal before it was cooked?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Allot of other countries have had much stricter lockdowns than we have had in the UK so those countries would be able to come out of it sooner than us

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By *ebbie69Couple
over a year ago

milton keynes


"Are you impress with the government handling the pandemic?

Italy.France.spain.germany Sweden. Denmark.are planning easing restrictions.instead uk government plan more restrictions.sad."

May I ask what these new restrictions are please

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Are you impress with the government handling the pandemic?

Italy.France.spain.germany Sweden. Denmark.are planning easing restrictions.instead uk government plan more restrictions.sad."

What would you be doing differently, if you were in government?

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Will the government do what the people want?

Which is to extend it. (Huge population majority).

It's been discussed that a plan for coming out of this is due this week. It will be a gradual relaxation imo, at least a week added before some changes. Longer for gradual school opening to more pupils.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central


"Are you impress with the government handling the pandemic?

Italy.France.spain.germany Sweden. Denmark.are planning easing restrictions.instead uk government plan more restrictions.sad."

Other countries didn't dither before lockdown s. Other restrictions were tougher, such as needing to apply for permits with acceptable reasons, before each person left home.

Other countries also traced contacts and isolated them.

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By *ieutenant OP   Man
over a year ago

london


"Are you impress with the government handling the pandemic?

Italy.France.spain.germany Sweden. Denmark.are planning easing restrictions.instead uk government plan more restrictions.sad.

What would you be doing differently, if you were in government?"

On my previous comment. I outline the procedure on how the government can eased restrictions.

Why can't the government follow other countries procedure of easing the lock-down.

Why more restrictions.

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By *itonmyfacebookMan
over a year ago

Burton on Trent


"If they do.That will be dire.l think people will accept one week as extension. Anything beyond. May cause massive uprising and civil disobedience.The fatigue of staying indoor is contributing to obesity level.

Obesity level: folk'll be too fat to uprise.

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By *ieutenant OP   Man
over a year ago

london


"If they do.That will be dire.l think people will accept one week as extension. Anything beyond. May cause massive uprising and civil disobedience.The fatigue of staying indoor is contributing to obesity level.

Obesity level: folk'll be too fat to uprise.

Lol thanks.l like that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Are you impress with the government handling the pandemic?

Italy.France.spain.germany Sweden. Denmark.are planning easing restrictions.instead uk government plan more restrictions.sad."

Are you trying to provoke reaction lol Italy has had the longest lock down, it got hit first and gave the rest of us a clue what we had coming. Sweden has a population of one person per 24sq km, U.K. Has 24 people per sq km, much denser population, it's hard to compare, but no country had stocks of kit on standby, president macron actually made a statement saying every country has not been prepared for this.

As it's fab lets fuck the leaders on a game show!

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By *oftDevilMan
over a year ago

Reading


"If they do.That will be dire.l think people will accept one week as extension. Anything beyond. May cause massive uprising and civil disobedience.The fatigue of staying indoor is contributing to obesity level.

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The same Zimmerframe brigade that will riot against Brexit extension ?

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By *ebbie69Couple
over a year ago

milton keynes


"Are you impress with the government handling the pandemic?

Italy.France.spain.germany Sweden. Denmark.are planning easing restrictions.instead uk government plan more restrictions.sad.

What would you be doing differently, if you were in government?

On my previous comment. I outline the procedure on how the government can eased restrictions.

Why can't the government follow other countries procedure of easing the lock-down.

Why more restrictions."

Can you please advise what are the new restrictions you mention?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No! The protest in London was a tiny minority of idiots who’s sole purpose is to be thick!

There are two factors that contribute to the spread of Coronavirus

1 the density of the population and 2 the density of the population."
this!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Only idiots would think that their civil rights have been infringed upon.

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley


"Are you impress with the government handling the pandemic?

Italy.France.spain.germany Sweden. Denmark.are planning easing restrictions.instead uk government plan more restrictions.sad.

What would you be doing differently, if you were in government?

On my previous comment. I outline the procedure on how the government can eased restrictions.

Why can't the government follow other countries procedure of easing the lock-down.

Why more restrictions."

We aren't the same as other countries. There isn't a one size fits all solution to the problem.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks


"Are you impress with the government handling the pandemic?

Italy.France.spain.germany Sweden. Denmark.are planning easing restrictions.instead uk government plan more restrictions.sad.

What would you be doing differently, if you were in government?

On my previous comment. I outline the procedure on how the government can eased restrictions.

Why can't the government follow other countries procedure of easing the lock-down.

Why more restrictions.

Can you please advise what are the new restrictions you mention?"

There isn’t any.

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By *ebbie69Couple
over a year ago

milton keynes


"Are you impress with the government handling the pandemic?

Italy.France.spain.germany Sweden. Denmark.are planning easing restrictions.instead uk government plan more restrictions.sad.

What would you be doing differently, if you were in government?

On my previous comment. I outline the procedure on how the government can eased restrictions.

Why can't the government follow other countries procedure of easing the lock-down.

Why more restrictions.

Can you please advise what are the new restrictions you mention?

There isn’t any. "

I have not heard of more yet but OP said they plan more and don't want to breach them unknowingly

I'm sure he will update us after making such a statement

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By *arialoueWoman
over a year ago

bradford

If lockdown ends on the 7th which I very much doubt n hope not, as we have only just got past the peak n the risk of a second peak is still too high, I do want to go bk to some what normally but it just ain't worth the risk right now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Are you impress with the government handling the pandemic?

Italy.France.spain.germany Sweden. Denmark.are planning easing restrictions.instead uk government plan more restrictions.sad."

Ignoring that the government arent planning more restrictions, Italy , France and Spain have all relaxed their restrictions to a level that us still stricter than what is going on in the uk

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By *osweet69Couple
over a year ago

portsmouth


"Only idiots would think that their civil rights have been infringed upon."
Then I must be an idiot.Our civil rights are eroded every day but that is now the country that we live in. We have become a nation of sheep.

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By *hocko87Man
over a year ago

dublin

I think it will eventually happen cos some one put this virus out there to control the economy and control the people.. I don't know who but if you think this is what's happening. Get rid of a lot of the older people who are a burden and put everyone down and clean the environment.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think it will eventually happen cos some one put this virus out there to control the economy and control the people.. I don't know who but if you think this is what's happening. Get rid of a lot of the older people who are a burden and put everyone down and clean the environment. "

I think the key words in your post are "I don't know"

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By *lack UhuruMan
over a year ago

Leeds

So many people moaning about three weeks is too long. Six weeks is too long. If the lockdown was not in place more people would be dead! Then people would be moaning that the country wasn't locked down soon enough.

It's near on six weeks in our lives. Be glad you're not one of the 2.2M who have been told to stay in for 12 weeks. 12 weeks and we have people moaning and talking about civil unrest after six weeks.

Well spoiler alert. If they've told the vulnerable to stay in for 12 weeks. How long do you think we'll be staying in for?

When the R rate gets to between 0.2 - 0.3 and hundreds of people are not dying prematurely every day from Covid-19 then we might be let out. Until then, get used to staying indoors!

Moan over

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Are you impress with the government handling the pandemic?

Italy.France.spain.germany Sweden. Denmark.are planning easing restrictions.instead uk government plan more restrictions.sad.

Ignoring that the government arent planning more restrictions, Italy , France and Spain have all relaxed their restrictions to a level that us still stricter than what is going on in the uk"

thank you for typing this so i don't have to....

they see the words "lifting of restrictions" but have no clue to the fact that is still less to where we are act in the uk....

which goes to show if we had a lockdown as strict as spain or italy had.. you all would have had a fit!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bloody ridiculous people moaning, it should definitely be extended, other countries had full lockdown, done in our country haven’t bothered changing hardley, on Friday we are celebrating 75 years of VE Day, 5-6 years of hell, we are complaining of a few weeks watching tv and getting food delivered

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By *arry247Couple
over a year ago

Wakefield


"If they do.That will be dire.l think people will accept one week as extension. Anything beyond. May cause massive uprising and civil disobedience.The fatigue of staying indoor is contributing to obesity level.

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It has already been extended, the legislation requires it is reviewed every three weeks after which a decision is made to keep it as is or change it

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Bloody ridiculous people moaning, it should definitely be extended, other countries had full lockdown, done in our country haven’t bothered changing hardley, on Friday we are celebrating 75 years of VE Day, 5-6 years of hell, we are complaining of a few weeks watching tv and getting food delivered "

"Definitely be extended"

Very fair comment however

What purpose do you think extending will achieve?

Or should I perhaps say what do you hope is going to happen

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By *xycpl699Couple
over a year ago

kilmarnock


"Only idiots would think that their civil rights have been infringed upon.Then I must be an idiot.Our civil rights are eroded every day but that is now the country that we live in. We have become a nation of sheep."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Only by children, criminals and uneducated people

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By *he Ring WraithMan
over a year ago

Bradford

I suppose some idiots will protest, the newspapers will slag the government off what ever they do.

For me even if lockdown was lifted now, I wouldn't be running to the pub, to a shop or anywhere else there are loads of people.

I cant stop idiots being idiots, but I CAN stop me being around when they do it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rioting is for chavs and people with low iq ratings

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