I may have posted this before so apologies. Dealing with Covid19 is about risk management. Balancing actions versus effectiveness. The virus is not going anywhere so any and all measures that contribute to a package that restricts spread or deals with localised flare ups will vary, be brought in and relaxed. The three basics of mask+social distancing+ hand washing each contribute increments that add together. Removing one increases the risk. The initial lockdown was promoted as “save the nhs” to avoid meltdown due to massive case increases. It looks like it worked as the Nightingale centres were largely little used. Unfortunately there were gaps, notably care homes where particularly vulnerable people were left behind. So, if/when a vaccine is developed then the risk of relaxing lockdown is eased. It compares to flu in many ways. We accept the risk and take up flu jabs if in identified vulnerable categories. The handling (read mishandling) of informing people is appalling. Too many politicians using political bluster. Too many “health experts” doing similar. The clearly ridiculous claim of getting a world beating track and trace system is a disgrace. The late climbdown after the uproar over 10.00pm pub closure over closing the bar in Westminster shows the arrogance and elitism of politicians. The lack of nationwide standard measures has added to confusion. Wales/Scotland/NI governments have been clearer than Westminster...but only just. Westminster seems to be relaxing faster, accepting greater risk than the 3 devolved areas. If all are listening to the science then how many versions are there to create differences? Enough....I have a book to read!
