Oct 15, 2020, 6:45 pm
Local lockdowns in the UK
Dec 11, 2020, 9:33 am
#376
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If they are walking or cycling between places where masks are required, for example taking public transport and then walking to a shop, it may be preferable to keep the mask on to avoid touching it unnecessarily.
Dec 11, 2020, 9:49 am
#377
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I wear a mask when walking down the main streets of Brighton. Once I'm off those I take it off. Looks like a lot of other people are doing that as well.
Dec 11, 2020, 1:21 pm
#378
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Not to mention the cold weather! If I'm walking between shops and it's blowing a hoolie, I'll probably just keep it on. I've got pretty used to it, now.
Dec 11, 2020, 2:41 pm
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These last few posts have given me an idea. I think I'll try the mask for my morning constitutional.
Last edited by tjcxx; Dec 11, 2020 at 3:40 pm
Dec 11, 2020, 2:46 pm
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Dec 11, 2020, 2:48 pm
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Can't see myself cycling with one on, though. Mind you, the couriers have been managing it for years.
Dec 11, 2020, 10:09 pm
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Distress is a valid reason to not wear a mask. I find them distressing so do not wear them as is my right.
Dec 12, 2020, 3:01 am
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Dec 12, 2020, 5:40 am
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by the way all this talk about London tier 3, would they bother before Xmas? Not like one week or tier 3 before everyone goes to see each other for a week for Xmas would make a difference. If anything they can get away with a stricter January as it’s dead quiet first few weeks anyway even without a lockdown.
i have to say after Sweden and Switzerland the uk has been the most chilled out about the whole thing
Dec 12, 2020, 6:25 pm
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Has there been a more restrictive update for tier 3? I was reading that pubs could remain open if you had food with a meal. Is this now not the case and any pub (or restaurant) is completely closed for business?
Dec 12, 2020, 6:36 pm
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Worked most places I have been. I avoid places that have gone completely authoritarian, however I have had a lot of success at a normal life visiting open countries. I have actually had quite a good 2020 to be fair. Life is what you make of it, and one must push at the open doors and not get frustrated banging on the closed ones.
Dec 12, 2020, 7:13 pm
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At level 3 in Scotland (which we have just moved down to), pubs and restaurants are allowed to re-open, but cannot serve alcohol and must close by 1800.
Dec 12, 2020, 11:21 pm
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In England since 2 December in tier 3 pubs and restaurants cannot open and serve drinks and food for consumption on premises. In tier 2 they can open and serve drinks with a meal. There isn’t any change to this since 2 December.
Dec 13, 2020, 2:56 am
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the million dollar question is whether London will go to tier 3 in the run up to Christmas. May be dangerous to do so as people will just gather in each other’s homes more, especially as rules lighten up over Christmas. In January people naturally socially distance in a quiet month
Dec 13, 2020, 9:36 am
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Thanks for the clarification. Is there going to be another announcement before Christmas with either an updated tier list and/or a relaxed tier for a short amount of time during Christmas?