Covid restrictions likely to be lifted on July 19 in England

[josey]

I think Ruskie is right, it's the Lambda [Peruvian] variant next....

[Maiden Stone]

I think Ruskie is right, it's the Lambda [Peruvian] variant next....

I thought it was a dance. A close-contact dance.  I shan't be dancing cheek-to-cheek.
Reading Twitter last night it seems there are still people who don't understand the reasons for wearing face-coverings. Many comments on the lines of "individual choice", "wear one if you're worried about catching it", "your health is your problem not mine", "stop being so anxious", "need to get back to normal".
Scotland is a few weeks behind. Scottish cases are now highest in Europe. Easing of restrictions will be gradual and done with caution. Cases were very low in Scotland this time last year. 

[Stanwix England]

I will also continue to wear my mask. People in other countries were doing so long before the pandemic, it's just common sense and not a big ask either.

[Pheno]

I will also continue to wear my mask. People in other countries were doing so long before the pandemic, it's just common sense and not a big ask either.

Yes but did it stop the pandemic sweeping those countries that were wearing masks?

Pheno

[groom]

"wear one if you're worried about catching it", "your health is your problem not mine", "stop being so anxious", "

This is the worrying thing, as it seems to be people who think like that who are most vocal on places such as social media. My worry is that some people are almost going to be bullied into not wearing a mask.

[Roobarb]

I think much of it will depend on which age group you're in, my guess is that the majority of  teens, twenties and possibly thirties won't bother with face masks and those above that age are more likely to continue wearing them.

[trystan]

I expect it will get the country to "Herd Immunity" quicker by infecting the younger ones who are not as badly affected.

The older ones, and the ones with underlying health conditions have already been offered vaccinations.

Personal responsibility will also be a case of accepting a vaccine when offered it or accept the consequences.

I wonder also, because of this it will increase the uptake of the vaccine to the remaining population?

(just my thoughts)

[Caw1]

Well I for one will continue to wear face coverings and won’t be remotely shamed into not wearing one!
I find it incredulous that the government are not at least saying that on public transport they should still be worn… but when football, tennis etc are going ahead without them what hope is there…
Whilst I’m as keen as the next person to get ‘back to normal’ there is still a way to go yet…
If the cases are rising and hospitalisation will increase how does that not still put pressure on the NHS… I’m baffled.

Caroline

[Jomot]

I'm sure I'm very much in the minority on here, but I shall be happily burning my masks on a 19th July.

While many say wearing a mask is 'nothing' or merely a slight inconvenience, for me it sucks out all the pleasure of going anywhere & doing anything.  I feel like a shadow of the person I was, and its deeply affecting my mental wellbeing.

I'm currently testing daily as a condition of visiting my dad in a care home, and although its unlikely he'll still be with us by the 19th, I'll probably continue regular testing rather than wear a mask.