Is there light at the end of the tunnel now?
 

Is there a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel now?

Heard on the radio at lunchtime that when the Gov review at Easter...if the virus is considered to have peaked....they may relax the lockdown. I pray for this.

Thoughts and opinions?

Plan for the worst and hope for the best. I hope it's the beginning of the end but I'm not at all sure it is.

I hope they don't relax the lockdown soon, with people still dying and becoming ill.

This isn't about anyone here but I'm sick of seeing people say they are bored of this now. I'd love to isolate and know my family are safe, but I am working and risking my life. If any of the bored people want to swap go ahead.

Unfortunately no, they've just opened a field hospital and there are plans for 2 more. Sadly I don't think it's peaked yet.

we are not at a best case peak yet, so there is a long, long way to go. Also, the reduction is slower when it happens than the rate of increase. I can see us being locked down until June

No way, Spain are going to extend lockdown to 26th April, I think we will be in lockdown until at least mid May if not longer

Its not just about being bored. I can cope with that. Its not being allowed to see my son thats getting to me personally. When other people are ignoring the rules and doing what the hell they want I am too frightened of getting a fine. X

I have to break the rules to see my mum as she does my washing as i dont have a washer now but we dont come into contact she will leave it out the door and so will i

I can’t see my son either as he lives in Norwich but we speak every day, I’m just glad we are all healthy so far

Yes but I am used to seeing my son whenever I want to. It seems like a punishment to be told I can't do it anymore and there is no signs of that changing.

I need a bloody drink.

So can I Norwich isn't that far, and he comes home for Christmas and Easter so would be due home for a month around now, it is what is is we cant do anything about it :shrug: If you are really struggling meet him somewhere just stay 2 meters apart

Can't do that. The Gov specifically said that you are not allowed to go out and meet family or friends.

Yes I know

Yes Very True Kizzy

At some point they need to strike a balance because people won't stay locked down forever. I'm not making a moral judgement of any kind here, whether or not each of us thinks people SHOULD stay on lockdown long term is another matter... I'm just being a realist and pointing out that they won't. There's a psychological and economic upper limit to lockdown and both are likely to be before most people would like.

I don’t think we have reached the middle of the tunnel yet.
So a good way to go.
Keep safe folk.:love:

Good post. Especially the psychological upper limit to lockdown. I feel like I have already reached the end of my tether with being virtually imprisoned.

By going out you could kill some ones love one.

There’s going to be thousands that will only see a loved ones grave from now on.

Government would like things back to normal just as much as the next person.

I agree with this

@Kate I would say go ahead and see your son and you can stay a little distance away but still have a chat etc. I've seen loads of people doing it in the streets and neighbours/friends. If you go somewhere where there are minimal people there's literally no problem at all. Oh and don't worry you won't get a fine :laugh: If anyone tried to stop you (which is VERY unlikely anyway) then just say you're out for a walk. :shrug:

the attitude of ... how can we get round these restrictions ... is what will be responsible for many more deaths. People still don't seem to be understanding that many more young and old will die

Sure TS
but Covid 19 can not be turned off like a tap,
its going stick around for (I would say) 2 years.

Yes Stacey I have really considered it but in all conscience cannot do it. What if I passed it on to him or vice versa and then my partner and potentially his mum got it. I'd never forgive myself. So tough as it is I have to put up with it.

I keep thinking to myself how much of this is scaremongering. X

I have a letter saying I can work..Im hoping to be tested and if I get told I've had it.......I'm not just out:nono:...Im out out.:dance:


Drinking in pubs with signs saying no non coronas allowed.

It’s not scaremongering. It’s literally what’s necessary to save lives.

It’s not scaremongering in the slightest, but the , even if it was, it should be ramped up because some morons out there still aren’t getting it, people not wanting to be bored for a few weeks are going to kill people through their ignorance and selfishness, if it takes a bit of fear to get them to buck their ideas up, so be it

Should we discuss the elephant in the room?

Which is?

I think we will be pushing 1000 dead per day by easter..

No but you'd think so with the amount of people I've seen out and about today (whilst at work) it's felt like a normal day.

But you're a smart man with a head for economics Arista, if you take a step back, I'm sure you know fine well that we can't be on lockdown for 2 years. Not "we don't want to be" - we economically simply can't.

Also... Covid-19 is going to be around forever, I'm baffled as to where the idea that it's going away at all, ever, is coming from. Even with a near-perfect vaccination programme, all three of measles, mumps and rubella still exist in the population at all times. People in the UK have measles, right now. The idea that any measures can be taken that will eliminate Covid-19 completely is a lie but to be fair, I haven't even heard one medical person or govt official suggest that it's going to happen. We're on lockdown to reduce health service strain and to protect the vulnerable until there is a higher level of immunity in the population, and hopefully until they can be vaccinated.

That's it. That's why we're at home. We're not eliminating the virus... That's not what this is or has ever been about... Viruses don't just vanish. People need to get this myth out of their heads tbh.

yes the lockdown is to prevent a NHS omni-crisis

yes I dont understand why people are not getting it, this lockdown is to delay so the NHS wont be overwhelmed, but it looks likely we are heading for and Italy/Spain type scenario as rules only apply to others and alot think they can carry on as they like

Nope, I don’t think so. People seem to be taking it less seriously now too, which is only going to prolong it.

Given that the death toll is expected to hit 1k per day by Easter Sunday, I doubt the lockdown will be lifted anytime soon

It's not just that Cherie, the isolation rules and lack of testing make the whole thing a farce...

Are old people and smokers worth it?

Some people are probably thinking they are already the biggest drain on the NHS and we are pumping all our resources and sacrificing our way of life to protect the biggest drain on the NHS before this.

I guess anyone who don't have elderly relatives will be thinking f this.

Yes I agree. And its very frustrating for those of us who are obeying the government directives. X

It’s the same old story .. the good ones amongst us think about other people and obey the rules and regulations whilst the selfish ( bad ) ones will just do what the hell they want ..

More and more reports of gangs of teenagers on their bikes all over the country.. I predicted this would happen two weeks ago but thought it would have happened sooner tbh ..


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We are 2 weeks behind Italy don't expect to be going out till at least September might be longer

You risking the poplpe you care for or do you have a mask