CV and mad panic behaviour

[Thryleon]

The UK "lock downs"  are not what people here think they are.

https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-52530518

Some Covid restrictions in England will stay in place for now, the government has confirmed.

It had hoped to "remove all legal limits on social contact" from 21 June. That's been put back until 19 July - although a review will take place in two weeks.

So, this is what has been announced today.  FYI, my brother lives in London so I have a local viewpoint of what has been going on as well even though it is through one persons lens.

in any case:

What's been announced?

The delay is because of concerns over the Delta variant of Covid. Cases are growing by about 64% per week and in the worst affected areas are doubling, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.

More time is needed to vaccinate people before remaining rules can be lifted, the PM said.

However, a few restrictions are being lifted:

    The number of guests at a wedding will no longer be limited to 30, although venues and hosts will have to do a risk assessment to ensure social distancing can take place (similar rules apply to wakes)
    Care home residents will not necessarily have to self-isolate after leaving their care homes, and they will be able to nominate an "essential care-giver" who can visit, even if they are self-isolating
    Children can go on overnight trips in groups of 30 with, for example, the Scouts or Guides, or as part of summer residential schools
    Also, large events pilots will continue, including more Euro 2020 games and a number of other sports, arts and music events

There is a lot in there, but fork me, if we are going to compare the pandemic impact, to people who are currently free to travel across europe (never mind their own nation) we might want to visit what "restrictions" look like for them.

Ill re-iterate something here.  The English Premier League season, and European Champions League was hindered for a few weeks in total, and has had the odd spot fire and for the most part continued without fans as scheduled.

Look whats happening here by contrast.  FWIW, my brother just attended a music festival this weekend in Reading.  (Outside of his LGA).


AS an aside, I am a follower of Jason Byrne (irish comedian) and he calls the Irish government, (Gobsh-ites) as being lacksdaisacal with the approach.