Oct 15, 2020, 6:45 pm
Local lockdowns in the UK
Jan 9, 2021, 3:27 am
#706
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I kind of like the smell of Vicks! So, a win for me and a win for society.
Jan 9, 2021, 5:46 am
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Well, that strikes me as being very generous towards the police. IMO, the police being unable to distinguish between regulation and guidance is on a par with a vet being unable to distinguish a horse from a cow. It surely is a question of very basic competence. If the police does not understand the distinction between binding legislation and advisory guidance, it seems to me that there are reasons to be seriously worried about the quality of the training that they get.
Jan 9, 2021, 6:47 am
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I saw, on my morning jog, the new gov’t message “Act like you have it”. Besides reminding me of The Killers (“Smile like you mean it”) and Snoop Dogg (“Drop it like it’s hot”) I’m not too sure it’s going to work. I mean, I get the gist of it (stay home, don’t pass it on, don’t be a d*ck) but as I’ve never knowingly had Covid the next illness that comes to mind is man flu... and therefore is the government asking me to just lie on the sofa, watch re-runs of Bosch on Amazon Prime, moan incessantly to anyone within earshot, call work to announce my imminent death and rise only to cover myself with Vicks Vapo-Rub?
Jan 9, 2021, 6:51 am
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Well, that strikes me as being very generous towards the police. IMO, the police being unable to distinguish between regulation and guidance is on a par with a vet being unable to distinguish a horse from a cow. It surely is a question of very basic competence. If the police does not understand the distinction between binding legislation and advisory guidance, it seems to me that there are reasons to be seriously worried about the quality of the training that they get.
The result isn't pretty.
Jan 9, 2021, 6:52 am
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Fans of vapo-rub may like to try the toddler version, with added eucalyptus and thyme. It's really rather addictive.
Umm, this may be a little OT.
Umm, this may be a little OT.
Jan 9, 2021, 9:14 am
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It seems that either we’ll all have to douse ourselves in vapo-rub or something else because scientists are saying that this lockdown ain’t enough:
Prof Robert West said the current rules were "still allowing a lot of activity which is spreading the virus".
Prof Susan Michie also said the spread of the new more infectious variant meant the restrictions were "too lax".
The government said it had adapted its approach and taken "swift action" to try and stop the spread of the virus.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55602828
Covid-19: Lockdown needs to be stricter, scientists warn
Lockdown measures in England need to be stricter to achieve the same impact as the March shutdown, scientists advising the government have said.Prof Robert West said the current rules were "still allowing a lot of activity which is spreading the virus".
Prof Susan Michie also said the spread of the new more infectious variant meant the restrictions were "too lax".
The government said it had adapted its approach and taken "swift action" to try and stop the spread of the virus.
Jan 9, 2021, 9:18 am
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It seems that either we’ll all have to douse ourselves in vapo-rub or something else because scientists are saying that this lockdown ain’t enough:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55602828
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55602828
Jan 9, 2021, 9:34 am
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I went for a walk in East London today, and it seems that coffee shops are doing alright with people queuing outside. But that's the only extra restriction I can see. Now that schools are shut and most people are wfh, and outdoor sports centre are closed, I can't see any more restrictions which could be added, unless I'm missing something? Only one weekly shop? No more joggers or walks in the park?
Jan 9, 2021, 9:34 am
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There are several things that could be considered to tighten up current restrictions...
I am sure there are a few others....
- Closing takeaway collections or restricting them to outdoor collections, and maintaining social distancing if there is queuing
- Closing garden centres
- Closing retailers who have added a few 'essential' food items to their retail offering to justify remaining open
- Providing guidance to retailers and other premises that remain open a safe number of customers per square m² of open floor space.
- Reviewing if the construction industry not working directly on pandemic related projects could pause work for a few weeks (construction was broadly closed for part of lockdown 1), especially indoor work.
I am sure there are a few others....
Jan 9, 2021, 10:19 am
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There are several things that could be considered to tighten up current restrictions...
I am sure there are a few others....
- Closing takeaway collections or restricting them to outdoor collections, and maintaining social distancing if there is queuing
- Closing garden centres
- Closing retailers who have added a few 'essential' food items to their retail offering to justify remaining open
- Providing guidance to retailers and other premises that remain open a safe number of customers per square m² of open floor space.
- Reviewing if the construction industry not working directly on pandemic related projects could pause work for a few weeks (construction was broadly closed for part of lockdown 1), especially indoor work.
I am sure there are a few others....
Jan 9, 2021, 2:46 pm
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It seems that either we’ll all have to douse ourselves in vapo-rub or something else because scientists are saying that this lockdown ain’t enough:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55602828
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55602828
Jan 9, 2021, 2:57 pm
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Funny hubby suggested that today lol. Unless you're walking a dog????
Last edited by paulaf; Jan 9, 2021 at 3:37 pm
Jan 10, 2021, 3:30 am
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Yesterday I drove through Putney and Wimbledon Village with a valid reasonable excuse to be outside (not even stretching the "spirit" of the law) and it was even more crowded on the pavements than when I made the same trip in Tier 2 December. The queue for Caffe Nero was 20 deep! However on the way home at 5pm (after dark) the traffic was much lighter than a typical pre-covid Saturday.
Jan 10, 2021, 4:25 am
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Yesterday Gunnersbury Park was buzzing with people... and to think that, prior to Covid, it was utterly quiet.
Some bright mind had taped the benches outside the cafe so that people couldn't sit on them... which meant that folks just sat on the steps immediately next to them.
Some bright mind had taped the benches outside the cafe so that people couldn't sit on them... which meant that folks just sat on the steps immediately next to them.
Jan 10, 2021, 7:12 am
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Yesterday Gunnersbury Park was buzzing with people... and to think that, prior to Covid, it was utterly quiet.
Some bright mind had taped the benches outside the cafe so that people couldn't sit on them... which meant that folks just sat on the steps immediately next to them.
Some bright mind had taped the benches outside the cafe so that people couldn't sit on them... which meant that folks just sat on the steps immediately next to them.