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

The figures for infections are starting to go up both here and abroad.

The government are panicking by throwing jabs out everywhere.

They want heard immunity but sooner rather than later the press will hit the "we are all doomed button".

Will there be further Christmas restrictions or not?

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By *ob08Man
over a year ago

Macclesfield

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

"The figures for infections are starting to go up both here and abroad.

The government are panicking by throwing jabs out everywhere.

They want heard immunity but sooner rather than later the press will hit the "we are all doomed button".

Will there be further Christmas restrictions or not?"

No and so all of us.

This is now getting out of hand. Get vaccinated and shut up!

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

No idea. Taking it day at a time

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By *ommenhimCouple
over a year ago

wigan

"The figures for infections are starting to go up both here and abroad.

The government are panicking by throwing jabs out everywhere.

They want heard immunity but sooner rather than later the press will hit the "we are all doomed button".

Will there be further Christmas restrictions or not?

No and so all of us.

This is now getting out of hand. Get vaccinated and shut up!"

How many times? I may need to catch up

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

"The figures for infections are starting to go up both here and abroad.

The government are panicking by throwing jabs out everywhere.

They want heard immunity but sooner rather than later the press will hit the "we are all doomed button".

Will there be further Christmas restrictions or not?

No and so all of us.

This is now getting out of hand. Get vaccinated and shut up!

How many times? I may need to catch up "

I give up

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By *layPrincessDaddyBearCouple
over a year ago

Bracknell

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By *layPrincessDaddyBearCouple
over a year ago

Bracknell

I don’t care what restrictions they try to impose, I’ve done everything asked of me so have so many people in including not seeing my family last year at Christmas, to find out that MP’s had a bloody Christmas party ….. I’ll be doing as I please from now on xxxxx

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

"I don’t care what restrictions they try to impose, I’ve done everything asked of me so have so many people in including not seeing my family last year at Christmas, to find out that MP’s had a bloody Christmas party ….. I’ll be doing as I please from now on xxxxx"

Well said that couple!

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By *oubleswing2019Man
over a year ago

Colchester

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By *oubleswing2019Man
over a year ago

Colchester

A Xmas party is planned but I'm not enamoured with the idea. In the current climate it seems especially risky. And for what ? To see people I speak to every day virtually, to eat over-priced food that I can cook better myself at home, and to worry that I'm subjecting myself and my loved ones to the virus ?

Fun = 0. Risks = Many.

...please be cancelled...please be cancelled...

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

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By *nnie2009Couple
over a year ago

Blackpool

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

xxxxx"

I give up

. See you my ward soon good luck

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By *orty-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Leyland

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By *nnie2009Couple
over a year ago

Blackpool

"The figures for infections are starting to go up both here and abroad.

The government are panicking by throwing jabs out everywhere.

They want heard immunity but sooner rather than later the press will hit the "we are all doomed button".

Will there be further Christmas restrictions or not?"
No

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

The emergency Plan B didn't get introduced, so I assume that it is Plan C, after this week's changes in England. Johnson m, under the direction of his ultra right wing backbenchers isn't to remove any more liberty, so I assume that plan could be brought in after Christmas.

Meanwhile, those who are fuelling the higher level of infections, are giving the breeding grounds for higher mutations levels and preventing hospitals and the NHS from dealing with other health problems and the backlog. I couldn't sleep at night if I wasn't doing everything that I can do to reduce infection levels, serious illness and deaths.

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

100% with you on that one

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By *appy 2 lickMan
over a year ago

lanarkshire

People are jabbed up and still getting covid and ending up in hospital.

The quick fix is not working its cost billions in tax payers money and people are still no better off in terms of covid how many more jabs will it take

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

Totally agree.

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By *weetandHungMan
over a year ago

liverpool

"The figures for infections are starting to go up both here and abroad.

The government are panicking by throwing jabs out everywhere.

They want heard immunity but sooner rather than later the press will hit the "we are all doomed button".

Will there be further Christmas restrictions or not?"

It wouldn’t suprise me in the slightest.

But you know what even if he did, won’t be complying after what he did last year, stick his restrictions somewhere where the sun doesn’t shine.

Had 2 vaccines that will do for me , merry Xmas everyone

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By *xhib12Man
over a year ago

Blyth

"People are jabbed up and still getting covid and ending up in hospital.

The quick fix is not working its cost billions in tax payers money and people are still no better off in terms of covid how many more jabs will it take "

Total bollocks!

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

Well I've had 3 now. So far escaped it. The government should be ashamed of themselves and go hang their selfish heads in shame. How dare they preach to the masses then platantly have Xmas parties. Its making a mockery of the poor people who have lost their lives to this dreadful virus. Everyone has a part to keep the human race going. We all need to do our bit. If you choose not to thats yours and your conscience perrogative and live with the consequences as you can. I do what I need to do for my family and myself and hopefully those around me. Sadly that is not the case for all. Does the vaccine work? Who knows. Figures and statistics can only tell . But without it how many more would have died. Have it or don't have it again everyones individual choice. Wishing everyone good health and stay safe

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

"A Xmas party is planned but I'm not enamoured with the idea. In the current climate it seems especially risky. And for what ? To see people I speak to every day virtually, to eat over-priced food that I can cook better myself at home, and to worry that I'm subjecting myself and my loved ones to the virus ?

Fun = 0. Risks = Many.

...please be cancelled...please be cancelled..."

I've declined my xmas parties. Too risky.

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

"The figures for infections are starting to go up both here and abroad.

The government are panicking by throwing jabs out everywhere.

They want heard immunity but sooner rather than later the press will hit the "we are all doomed button".

Will there be further Christmas restrictions or not?

It wouldn’t suprise me in the slightest.

But you know what even if he did, won’t be complying after what he did last year, stick his restrictions somewhere where the sun doesn’t shine.

Had 2 vaccines that will do for me , merry Xmas everyone "

If Boris jumped off a cliff would you follow him?

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By *adysueandneroCouple
over a year ago

witney

"The figures for infections are starting to go up both here and abroad.

The government are panicking by throwing jabs out everywhere.

They want heard immunity but sooner rather than later the press will hit the "we are all doomed button".

Will there be further Christmas restrictions or not?"

If you're a Tory MP, no. As for the rest of us peasants, who knows.

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By *reenleavesCouple
over a year ago

North Wales

Not before or during Christmas. My money is on a firebreak after New year, before the schools start back.

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By *ristoltony40Man
over a year ago

bristol

Keep out of my chimney you selfish red suit wearing mega spreader

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

That's the Xmas spirit. Do as you please.

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

"People are jabbed up and still getting covid and ending up in hospital.

The quick fix is not working its cost billions in tax payers money and people are still no better off in terms of covid how many more jabs will it take "

That's what I want to know too.

No booster for me

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

No, I don’t think there will be. After Christmas is another story though.

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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago

Terra Firma

It does make me smile reading the posts that use a wrongdoing to justify their lack of support for society, especially not knowing for sure that further restrictions will even be implemented or what they would be.

Petulance, thats the word...

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

"No idea. Taking it day at a time"

This. Speculation is pointless.

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

Fun = 0. Risks = Many.

...please be cancelled...please be cancelled..."

Just don't go why wait until they cancel

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By *rincess PhoenixWoman
over a year ago

Southampton

I have followed the guidelines, I rarely go out, I am double jabbed, I wear a mask, I'm constantly washing my hands but where I work has a massive outbreak of covid I'm an essential worker who can't work from home guess who has caught covid!! It's not as bad as when I had it last year at the beginning of the pandemic but its still nasty.

I've changed my status but people still want to meet

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By *lirty-CoupleCouple
over a year ago

Bexley

It's not just politicians who aren't sending a good message is it though. Our teachers were celebrating the National Awards Ceremony at a crowded do in London a few days ago. Not many masks to be seen as their bash either...

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

here, here

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By *htcMan
over a year ago

upto people if they follow what ever happens, i didnt last Christmas rules and wont be any Christmas. dont really follow covid news either.

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By *ob198XaMan
over a year ago

teleford

"People are jabbed up and still getting covid and ending up in hospital.

The quick fix is not working its cost billions in tax payers money and people are still no better off in terms of covid how many more jabs will it take "

Vaccines clearly not as effective as we might like but to say we are no better off is factually inaccurate.

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By *heHookyMonsterMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"It does make me smile reading the posts that use a wrongdoing to justify their lack of support for society, especially not knowing for sure that further restrictions will even be implemented or what they would be.

Petulance, thats the word...

Absolutely spot on! Not saying the politicians have handled things well, but blaming everyone you can while being irresponsible yourself is the height of hypocrisy and an excuse to do as you please, with zero respect for the NHS. As for the hospitalisations the NHS have said themselves that the vast majority who are getting ill enough to be admitted now are predominantly those who refuse to be vaccinated. Surely that says something, without bringing the politics into it?

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By *heHookyMonsterMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"People are jabbed up and still getting covid and ending up in hospital.

The quick fix is not working its cost billions in tax payers money and people are still no better off in terms of covid how many more jabs will it take

Vaccines clearly not as effective as we might like but to say we are no better off is factually inaccurate. "

Absolutely!

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

Fun = 0. Risks = Many.

...please be cancelled...please be cancelled...

Just don't go why wait until they cancel "

Because if the last 2 years has taught us only one thing, it's that people struggle to think for themselves and say "no".. And they need somebody else to make their decisions for them.

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By *lamourpussyCouple
over a year ago

Cirencester

"People are jabbed up and still getting covid and ending up in hospital.

The quick fix is not working its cost billions in tax payers money and people are still no better off in terms of covid how many more jabs will it take "

Actually the number of fully vaccinated people ending up in hospital is very small and most of those are vulnerable due to age or other conditions. In the hospital my daughter works in they have admitted over 600 covid patients in the last two months, only 21 of those were fully vaccinated and 15 of those 21 went home within 48 hours. The story of the unvaccinated is very different - over 20 deaths and average stay in hospital more than 10 days ??. Currently every Covid patient in the hospital on a ventilator bar one is unvaccinated.

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By *aptainhornpipeMan
over a year ago

manchester

I think it’s likely we will see restrictions, I think it’s unlikely anyone will follow them

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I think it’s likely we will see restrictions, I think it’s unlikely anyone will follow them"

Can't wait for the run on Xmas turkeys and the limit of only one turkey per customer.... Is that a restriction.?

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

It seems to be running riot in schools. Current girlfriend has 14 kids in her class off with Covid.

Strange as it seemed to miss kids in the first few waves.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"It seems to be running riot in schools. Current girlfriend has 14 kids in her class off with Covid.

Strange as it seemed to miss kids in the first few waves. "

I imagine there will be lots in the run up to Xmas which coincide with cheaper flights and holidays.

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By *wingsnroundabouts82Couple
over a year ago

Fucksville

Vaccinations don't 100% stop you getting covid they reduce the symptoms and hence the deaths or long hospital stays. I've had all 3 of my jabs and will have another if deemed needed. I'm an asthmatic so the though of being on a ventilator again is not something I'm wanting to do.... #jabmeup

Each to their own tho...

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By *aptainhornpipeMan
over a year ago

manchester

"It seems to be running riot in schools. Current girlfriend has 14 kids in her class off with Covid.

Strange as it seemed to miss kids in the first few waves. "

Nah it didn’t, schools were rife with it, it’s probably one of the main ways it’s been spreading cos linda only get mildly sick where as granny gets it and pops her clogs

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By *teveuk77Man
over a year ago

"It seems to be running riot in schools. Current girlfriend has 14 kids in her class off with Covid.

Strange as it seemed to miss kids in the first few waves.

Nah it didn’t, schools were rife with it, it’s probably one of the main ways it’s been spreading cos linda only get mildly sick where as granny gets it and pops her clogs "

Kids were off school from mar 2020 (1st wave) until after the summer holidays.

Kids were off from Dec 2020 until March 2021 (2nd Wave).

The cases per 100k in the 0-9 age group is lower than every age group from 20-29 up to 50-59....because they were off school.

They're spreading it now though!

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By *ithintemptationsCouple
over a year ago

plymouth

We'll do as we please not what we are preached.

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By *r IneffableMan
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

No.

But any antivaxxers need to shut up and get vaccinated

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"It seems to be running riot in schools. Current girlfriend has 14 kids in her class off with Covid.

Strange as it seemed to miss kids in the first few waves.

Nah it didn’t, schools were rife with it, it’s probably one of the main ways it’s been spreading cos linda only get mildly sick where as granny gets it and pops her clogs

Kids were off school from mar 2020 (1st wave) until after the summer holidays.

Kids were off from Dec 2020 until March 2021 (2nd Wave).

The cases per 100k in the 0-9 age group is lower than every age group from 20-29 up to 50-59....because they were off school.

They're spreading it now though!

Don't come here with your facts when stubborn ignorance is the way...

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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago

Terra Firma

"We'll do as we please not what we are preached."

I don't think a stay at home order will be given any time soon. If restrictions are tightened they will most likely be on hospitality as this as been done a number of times, shutting earlier or reducing the amount of people indoors and at tables.

If that was the outcome how does your "we'll do as we please" statement fit in to that?

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

I think there could be restrictions in hospitality, in the New year, so there may not be anywhere to go..

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By *ornynorfolkguyMan
over a year ago

North Norfolk

One thing I don’t get is that at the moment you can go to a club with 2-300 people in shouting, hugging and whatever else. Get kicked out at 2am, go to the local 24 hour supermarket which is empty of people apart from the staff and you have to put a mask on by law.

I limiting the amount of people in buildings like supermarkets etc would be a good way to go. Not going to be easy with Christmas though.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"One thing I don’t get is that at the moment you can go to a club with 2-300 people in shouting, hugging and whatever else. Get kicked out at 2am, go to the local 24 hour supermarket which is empty of people apart from the staff and you have to put a mask on by law.

I limiting the amount of people in buildings like supermarkets etc would be a good way to go. Not going to be easy with Christmas though. "

I don't get this either...

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

"We'll do as we please not what we are preached.

If that was the outcome how does your "we'll do as we please" statement fit in to that? "

There has been no restrictions on hospitality trade without Furlough to back it up.

Furlough is extremely unlikely to be reinstated.

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By *izandpaulCouple
over a year ago

merseyside

God, I hope there are restrictions.

We can then truthfully say to some family members...

So sorry you won't be able to call around but see you in the New Year when all this terrible virus is a thing of the past.

Meanwhile, were off to the pub.

Have fun everyone whatever you decide to do.

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By *he_Last_TitanMan
over a year ago

Bristol

"God, I hope there are restrictions.

We can then truthfully say to some family members...

So sorry you won't be able to call around but see you in the New Year when all this terrible virus is a thing of the past.

Meanwhile, were off to the pub.

Have fun everyone whatever you decide to do."

*Phew*

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By *he_Last_TitanMan
over a year ago

Bristol

"We'll do as we please not what we are preached.

If that was the outcome how does your "we'll do as we please" statement fit in to that?

There has been no restrictions on hospitality trade without Furlough to back it up.

Furlough is extremely unlikely to be reinstated."

Agree.

Personally I think we’ll see some tightening up after Christmas.

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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago

Terra Firma

"We'll do as we please not what we are preached.

If that was the outcome how does your "we'll do as we please" statement fit in to that?

There has been no restrictions on hospitality trade without Furlough to back it up.

Furlough is extremely unlikely to be reinstated."

Furlough was not just for the hospitality trade but I get your point. A restriction would be uncomfortable for those in hospitality and I would think any restrictions would be damaging. However I could see this happening for a short period of 2 - 4 weeks to pull things back in if needed, but only as a last resort.

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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

No, christmas is not canceled

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

Infection rates going up isn't actually an issue if it's a mild strain.

What matters is how many people are getting seriously ill and how many hospital beds are being taken up. That doesn't appear to be anywhere near as bad as last time, and that was the reason for the last lockdown.

I think masks and distancing is all we will see.

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

I limiting the amount of people in buildings like supermarkets etc would be a good way to go. Not going to be easy with Christmas though. "

It's because it's not about you.

If you or I decide to go to the club, then fair enough, but going to a shop is something some people have to do.

So wearing a mask is to help protect those people that are trying to keep a little more protected from the virus.

Basically, it's a nice socially responsible behaviour.

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By *igNick1381Man
over a year ago

BRIDGEND

I limiting the amount of people in buildings like supermarkets etc would be a good way to go. Not going to be easy with Christmas though.

It's because it's not about you.

If you or I decide to go to the club, then fair enough, but going to a shop is something some people have to do.

So wearing a mask is to help protect those people that are trying to keep a little more protected from the virus.

Basically, it's a nice socially responsible behaviour. "

In some ways yes, but when I see people wearing masks they seem to think they're bullet proof and break the social distancing element

Compare that to the wide berth people who don't wear masks get and the social distancing is adhered to

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

Not one to follow either.

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

I limiting the amount of people in buildings like supermarkets etc would be a good way to go. Not going to be easy with Christmas though.

It's because it's not about you.

If you or I decide to go to the club, then fair enough, but going to a shop is something some people have to do.

So wearing a mask is to help protect those people that are trying to keep a little more protected from the virus.

Basically, it's a nice socially responsible behaviour.

In some ways yes, but when I see people wearing masks they seem to think they're bullet proof and break the social distancing element

Compare that to the wide berth people who don't wear masks get and the social distancing is adhered to"

Interesting. My observations have been totally the opposite.

People who wear masks seem to recognise the virus exists still and are the ones aware of distancing and people who don't wear them seem to think the virus has totally gone away and there is no need to do anything.

People's behaviour does sound like it varies across the country though, so both our observations may be correct.

I have a feeling however, that those people not giving space wouldn't have given it no matter if they had a mask or not.

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By *rauntonbananaMan
over a year ago

Braunton

I’ve done what I was called to do. Had both jabs earlier in the year and my booster yesterday..today I feel like shit. I will not lockdown again …end of… otherwise what was the point..sage, the Uk government etc can just DO ONE!!!

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

"I’ve done what I was called to do. Had both jabs earlier in the year and my booster yesterday..today I feel like shit. I will not lockdown again …end of… otherwise what was the point..sage, the Uk government etc can just DO ONE!!!"

This

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

"In some ways yes, but when I see people wearing masks they seem to think they're bullet proof and break the social distancing element

Compare that to the wide berth people who don't wear masks get and the social distancing is adhered to"

Thats interesting. Why would unmasked people care enough about social distancing, but not enough to wear a mask? Surely those engaging in social distancing are doing so because the accept it is a working mechanism to prevent the spread of the virus, so why not wear a mask as well?

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By *ovebjsMan
over a year ago

Bristol

This

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

The government can do one.

If further restrictions happen, I'll comply for the same reason I'm curtailing my behaviour now - because it's not about the government, it's about the people around me. Those who need hospital but can't because capacity is stretched with Covid patients. Those who might get long Covid, etc

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

"The government can do one.

Sounds a sensible community spirited approach to me. No toys out of the pram here

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"People are jabbed up and still getting covid and ending up in hospital.

The quick fix is not working its cost billions in tax payers money and people are still no better off in terms of covid how many more jabs will it take "

Until they have made enough money from jabbing everyone.

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By *I TwoCouple
over a year ago

PDI 12-26th Nov 24

"People are jabbed up and still getting covid and ending up in hospital.

The quick fix is not working its cost billions in tax payers money and people are still no better off in terms of covid how many more jabs will it take

Until they have made enough money from jabbing everyone. "

So you're staying the vaccine is useless and there's still over 1000 a day dying but they're not telling us ?

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

I limiting the amount of people in buildings like supermarkets etc would be a good way to go. Not going to be easy with Christmas though.

It's because it's not about you.

If you or I decide to go to the club, then fair enough, but going to a shop is something some people have to do.

So wearing a mask is to help protect those people that are trying to keep a little more protected from the virus.

Basically, it's a nice socially responsible behaviour.

In some ways yes, but when I see people wearing masks they seem to think they're bullet proof and break the social distancing element

Compare that to the wide berth people who don't wear masks get and the social distancing is adhered to

Interesting. My observations have been totally the opposite.

People's behaviour does sound like it varies across the country though, so both our observations may be correct.

I have a feeling however, that those people not giving space wouldn't have given it no matter if they had a mask or not. "

In my experience, it's the people in masks who get closest to you in the supermarket. They give people a false sense of security.

I don't think many people think the virus has gone away but equally it is not just hanging around in the air or on shopping trolleys or on packets of crisps, as the people obsessively sanitising everything in shops seem to think. I thought you had to be in close contact with someone for at least 15 minutes to catch COVID? If that's true then wearing a mask in a shop is completely pointless.

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By *ommenhimCouple
over a year ago

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"The emergency Plan B didn't get introduced, so I assume that it is Plan C, after this week's changes in England. Johnson m, under the direction of his ultra right wing backbenchers isn't to remove any more liberty, so I assume that plan could be brought in after Christmas.

Being in a different country is helping … thanks

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