Should We Go Back into Full Lockdown?
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hi everyone I love to people views about covid
do you think we should go back into lock down ?
do you think pubs should b closed?
how do you feel our schools ate dealing with this ?
most of all how are you all doing threw this
Yes I believe we should be put into lockdown. It should also be policed more and the thoughtless individuals fined more. I know businesses will struggle but I believe peoples lives are more important
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I have ill health and was in lock down from march to the end of July. Yes there should be a another lock down and soon. When lock down finish it all moved to fast. Young people are party, which are in big groups. They just don't care. I am very lucky I live on a farm and also I live on my own. The only time I go out is every 2 weeks is to the shops for food and straight back. When I am out I see a lot people not wearing a mask and that fights me. I wear my mask from when I leave the house and don't take it off until I am back home. I don't see any one. From one day to the next. I very happy with that. Hope lock down comes soon befor any more love ones die. 
Nope. Didn't work before and it certainly won't again. Impossible to control a virus even with a full lockdown. We need a vaccine. Only chance we got of beating this.
If the government had bought in stricter rules, heavy fines in the first place, this would not be happening again. If they had shut ALL pubs and restaurants, beaches too, and just paid furlough money to these establishments many people would still be in work. The whole thing is a complete shambles. Boris Johnson couldn't organise a kids tea party, never mind the country.
Shut all pubs , restaurants , beaches etc ? Well that's about 30% of UK jobs ( 15 million folk ) and pay them furlough money till when ? And the money comes from where ? if those folks and businesses aren't paying taxes ?
Not too sure the kids tea party you would organise would be up to much !
I think we need to do something but I’m not sure full lockdown is the answer. If people just did what they’ve been asked we might be able to get some sort of control ... I’ve lost count of the people I’ve heard say I’m not isolating or getting my child tested because of a cold ... no I wouldn’t for a cold either but if they have a persistent cough and/ or a high temperature it’s possible it’s not just a cold and they are infecting everyone around them 
I know it’s frustrating to have to isolate and take time from work/ school again (I’m in this situation right now) but what could be mild cold like symptoms to one person could be life or death to another!!
Yes definitely if people didn’t think it’s over and get into each other’s pockets we wouldn’t be in a serious 2nd wave the amount who think it’s ok to not social distance now is sill
Yes! I think we should go back into full lock down. Personally I think we came out too early. And especially when you have massive groups of people meeting in pubs! After a few drinks some of them forget the social distancing and get a bit too close!
No ! There is no magic money tree , we have to keep our economy moving along (although slowly ) to earn the money to keep our country going .
In my view a reasonable balance has been found (at least worth a try ) . Many low skilled/ part time jobs are in the hospitality sector (pubs, restaurants etc ) vital to those workers . Closing at 10 pm will allow us our social interaction (which all humans need ) we'll just have to get used to the new normal .
Glad that breaching the simple rule of 6 is now illegal , meaning the police will be able to disperse groups of more than 6 indoors or outdoors and impose fines if necessary .
It is such gatherings that have brought us to this stage after all ! had people used common sense from the start we wouldn't have got to this point .
I've been able to play golf with my mates , socialise in small groups at the pub , go shopping , go to work all whilst keeping a yard or two distant - Not Rocket science and not too difficult !
Just treat everyone as if they have COVID (including yourself) , observe social distancing and we will keep the infection down . This is the "last chance saloon " If the COVIDiots carry on the way they have been for the last 4 months then the full lockdown that will ensue will be the least of our worries !
The economy is crumbling people are committing suicide all over the place, cancer sufferers are not getting diagnosed early enough. There are a lot of other issues going around also, if people would just listen and respect the rules!!
Sadly they didn't respect the " rules " - That's why we are in this position . Now it's about to become law . Bars closing at 10pm so a lot less early morning hassle for our police - Should be plenty of manpower available to "educate" those who continue to put their families and grandparents at risk with illegal gatherings .
I hope they use the fines (after perhaps a warning ) . 4 months too late sadly - this situation is not a joke as many are still stupid enough to believe !
I think the most important thing is saving lives and if that means we all have to go into lockdown then that is the best thing to do
It looks like more restrictions will be introduced. But, the Government, businesses, etc are likely resist another full lockdown
No lockdown, every person should have the common sense to know by now whats best for them. What is the point of locking down a percentage wont adhere to it. You have these protesters, Antifa, BLM, and a bunch of non conformist who do not care about anyone other than themselves.
I'm in the vulnerable category with my Grandson, we had only just come out of lockdown after 6 full months went out a couple of times then lockdown again. Myself I will look after myself and Grandson anyone being silly around this virus will be banned from coming near us. If we need to go out we will stick to the rules.
Just get on with life. Life's for living and enjoying. Not for hiding in our houses for the rest of our life's. You could be knocked down by a bus or fall off a kerb and crack your head are you going to stay in for that.
If you get knocked down by a bus , you get injured - end of , no one else suffers .
If by your cavalier attitude you catch COVID you WILL then infect dozens of others (without realising it ) - your Mum , Dad , Grandma , workmates etc . Then they WILL in turn infect others ad infinitum .
How many of your acquaintances and family will you infect before it dawns on you ( and others with the same stupid view ) that your selfish , mindless attitude is the very reason that the infection is spiking again and more people will sadly die in the forthcoming weeks .
This. This is the type of fearmongering that the media promotes and then, of course, people believe them just as is.
This virus has a 98% chance of survival so I'm more concerned about the spread of false information which in turn leads people to be scared and afraid of everything around them.
God knows why anyone drives or walks alone with a mask on. The virus isn't airborne. Golfforall
PhilipMarc Quite right ,no need or requirement to wear a mask when driving or walking alone (have you read the guidelines ? Thought not !
However when liable to come into contact with others ie Shops, Public Transport etc there is as a small cough can carry several yards .
Really think you should familiarise yourself with the facts especially as you appear to be totally confused by what you have read (presumably off non official websites ?) .
I cant see a full lockdown coming unless the buffoon's hand is forced as the economy would get battered, it doesn't need to as enough money about. Lockdown ended too quickly and the government encouraged 65 million people to go into pubs with the eat out to help scheme and opened schools, then stating the coronavirus infection rates are increasing, no ****! Old and young have contributed towards the increased infection through illegal gatherings and refusing to wear masks. If the government actually followed there own rules instead of having the idea of one rule for the government a different rule for the public, then we might have had a better approach to rules.
Why do so many people not realise that the hospitality industry is 30 % off the UK economy ? Close it down and where does the tax income come from ?
Folks also fail to realise that 100% lock down is really bad for the mental health and wellbeing of the population .
The "Buffoon" as you put it is taking the best scientific advice to attempt a very difficult and unpopular balancing act . Personally I think its a reasonable attempt , how would you go about it ?
Hindsight is a wonderful thing when you which to criticise for solely political reasons !
The big mistake he made was to trust the population with having the intelligence and common sense to abide by the guidelines we were set many months ago . As we know every single day there were hordes of brainless ,selfish "citizens" totally ignoring said guidelines (we've seen some commenting on this post !) .
Golfforall You think the buffoon is doing a good job?
Also if they top companies actually paid correct tax then more money would able to support the hospitality industry.
Why would the public want to follow rules when a person who created the rules then broke the rules and got away with it.
Getsome That's very old news that keeps on getting regurgitated by those politically motivated . The crisis is now , caused by hundreds of thousands of people ignoring the guidance that has been in place since May .
Probably justified (in their immature minds ) by the actions of one bloke 7 months ago !
Immature at best , highly dangerous in any case .
Golfforall Well if he had of actually done something about it in the first place then people may have followed the rules and took it seriously.
Golfforall Getsome Imnotcheap lizreidx Having read all the comments on this topic I am the first to admit I am as bewildered and confused as the next person. But one thing I know for sure is that we have brought this upon ourselves and the earth is at war with us.
Whilst I am not bothered at lack of interest in my David Attenborough topic I will say that a title does not always reflect the comments within.
We got local restrictions but none apply to me as I don't go out late with having kids anyway
I agree with this,i personally think we will lose more businesses,loads more will lose there jobs, it’s so sad in this day and age things will go under
Businesses and their mental capacity will drain with depression.
I can't believe some people think lockdown is the answer to everything. Absurdity.
No. I am afraid the economy and people need protecting. Whether we like it or not, the wheels of the country need to keep moving. Jobs still need to be fulfilled.
Job creation has paused because of the virus and this means that anyone who was self-employed, and others, have been let down.
I think we should all take responsibility for ourselves. I do not want to wear a face-covering in the open air as I am going about my business. That would be a step too far! There is no need for it.
My shopping and essentials are all delivered to me safely and covid-secure.
My steps: face, hands, space, rule of 6 and an unfathomable, just announced, 6 months of this craziness. This will ruin this country. Simply my view.
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Pandemics will be a thing of the future as we chop down and use more of the earth's resources. It is causing the extinction of large animals which prey on small animals so small animals are enjoying a population explosion. The upshot of this is that they are spreading out and spreading disease.
That's mental. Plus, the fact that they're normalizing lockdowns means people will happily give away their freedom in order to stay in house arrest.
People are losing their jobs, becoming suicidal, depressed, kids aren't in school when they should be to learn what they need, etc.
Smh. Bizarre world this has come to be.
I think those who are scared of the 'plandemic' and want to stay home, don't go to work, don't send the kids to school, fine, you stay home. Now how you pay your bills and if you are happy to end up on the streets, that's your business. Those of us who want to carry on as normal can. Put your masks on inside your houses, keep your windows shut, do not ever go out ever again. Have a nice life doing it. I'm sick of it!!!! It's not real! Do some research. there's nothing going on at my local hospital - I know for a fact! I know a lot of NHS staff, some in management. Nothing going on. Never was.
So you believe every country in the world got together secretly and planned to fool billions of people into believing there was a pandemic? Yep, that works for me
I do believe this virus is real, just that there has been a huge overreaction to it. Yes, we do need to take certain precautions and protect the vulnerable, but is it really any worse than let's say flu and pneumonia? Unfortunately, there is no guarantee there will ever be an effective vaccine and we certainly can't live with lockdowns and restrictions forever. I also believe that lockdowns are doing more harm than good. Not only to the economy, but also to health and wellbeing.
Not a full lockdown - but much tighter restrictions. Protecting life is important protecting jobs is just as important. How can you live with no job and unable to afford food?
What needs to be done is shut the pubs and restaurants full stop. Just in a 2 Mile round trip of my aera alot have come from them. People stop ordering them daft sunflower straps around their necks to avoid wearing a mask. If you can't wear a mask stay indoors go for walk in visor this virus can be controlled if everyone works together to fight it. But sadly to many retards who only think of themselves
It’s a tough one! I’m really struggling with the though of full lockdown again.
But .... I do think they need to act quickly if it’s going to happen ... little point shutting the gate after the horse has bolted!!
At the end of the day the economy will recover, can’t back lives that are lost.
Yes definitely if they think its the only way to save lives. Children were dying without being able to see their parents. None of this should be happening, so devastating as it all is for us. Lives matter more than our livelihoods
YES definitely full lockdown if needed n it looks like it’s needed now so why waste time AND Life’s .. pub bars n restaurants close at 10pm HELLO BUT VIRUS ISN’T GOING TO WAIT TIL 10.05pm BEFORE IT SPREADS they are playing with peoples life’s it’s not right actions must not be delayed keep open what’s necessary close everything else... I know lockdown was tough last time but as a nation if we all do our part hopefully not as many life’s are lost .. also pubs etc open, kids can go to school but you can’t visit someone in their house? It just does not add up
No. We should not go into full lockdown. The economy needs to get back to a little more normality.
We all just need to remember: face, hands, space, rule of 6 - just be sensible. We all just need to be mindful of each other. It really is not rocket science.
Anyone not wearing a mask as instructed by the government in public places such as shops etc...
Anyone travelling, is simply selfish. The more people we meet the more chance we have of catching and spreading the virus. It really is that simple. When did we become a nation of people who are so 'entitled'?
It goes beyond belief how people are not taking this seriously for themselves, their family, and others around them.
I feel like I am living in a dystopian, Danny Boyle 28 Days reality...
I strongly believe we should. My youngest daughter has had a case in her class bubble so gone into isolation my son is in same school but a different class the school asked could we still have him to attend which we replied with a strict no as it doesn’t make sense to keep one home and send the other personally I think the whole school should have been shut down and not just the one class. I know it’s very frustrating for everyone and a huge setback in all directions but the health of loved ones and others is far more valuable I strongly believe lockdown was lifted too early and the restrictions don’t make any sense 
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