bazzer9461
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Is there a likelihood of another lockdown
I don't think they ( this government) have any idea of what they will do nextShouldn't the question be do we need another lockdown or not? We don't have any influence on what the government will do and I certainly wouldn't try and guess what they will do next.
I had no fears of another lockdown until Boris said yesterday we definitely won't lockdown. Now I expect it any day now.The more this Govt say no lockdown, the more likely it will happen.
The dreaded 'vote of confidence' Bearing in mind his love for football analogies, I can see Jonathan Van-Tam resorting to that!The more this Govt say no lockdown, the more likely it will happen.
I agree. A nationwide stay-at-home message with the hour for exercise/essentials style lockdown is unlikely in my view. The government have drawn their line in the sand and compliance would go out the window if they were to renege on that. They're on thin ice as it is with stories of Christmas parties, Boris's flat renovations, an absent chancellor and the dereliction of the hospitality industry, so any moves of that nature before Christmas would cause uproar.I expect that it depends on the data when more is available (how good are the vaccines against Omicron).
Also what kind of lockdown? I would be very surprised if there was a lockdown like March 20.
I'd agree in principle and hope you're right @holdsteadyHopefully not, last winter was shite.
People won’t stay in now anyway, been jabbed 2/3 times, told one thing and seen the government and their cronies ignore, plus most people have had enough of it all now and just want to get on with their lives.
My work party today has been canned, mainly because people are fearful of catching it and then messing up their Christmas plans. I suspect a few others are in that position.I'd agree in principle and hope you're right @holdsteady
that said, the hospitality industry is experiencing ( financially) crippling amounts of booking cancellations, a profusion of entertainment events are being, at best, postponed, or even cancelled, some with very short notice.
Last year the government cancelled Christmas..... this year with a week or so to go, it seems 'people' are cancelling Christmas instead, by cancelling works dos, festive activities, events and the like, despite, albeit still being in a Pandemic, 'everywhere' is open for business certainly in here England ...pubs, restaurants, clubs, venues, cinemas, theatres, bowling alleys , sports events etc - which begs the question, why all the constant cancellations and postponements over the past few days?
Ive had both vaccine doses, + booster, & flu jab ( with Pneumonia jab booked early 2022), I do ( at least) two LFT per week, wear a mask where required, and, out of choice, a few places where not legally required, but where it seemsto be the right thing to do. I wash and sanitise my hands regularly and often. And I have (a paper)Covid pass, as well as awaiting an updated (paper) covid pass, with booster details included- I believe ( which should have been with me within 5 days according to NHS site, when requested- its 3 days later than the 5 days stated now, however the terrible postal service by Royal Mail in certain areas of OX3 are a whole separate topic!) ..... I'm really hoping there isn't yet another lockdown, as I certainly want to get on with my life...... which includes going to the hostelry of my choice before going to watch my team play a home game (tomorrow), among other things too
Oh god that's depressing! We've got a twice-postponed holiday in MayTui have been cancelling holidays apparently, including into May. They have links with the Govt so this may be an indication of future travel of Govt plans.
Understandable under those circumstances ( cancelling works xmas do) @Jack Midson ..... and for most, family plans over the festive period will take priorityMy work party today has been canned, mainly because people are fearful of catching it and then messing up their Christmas plans. I suspect a few others are in that position.
I also had my booster yesterday and felt fine for the last 24 hours, but now I feel floored. I'll be off to bed shortly and I very much doubt I would be going to a party tonight even if it was on.
I think both of those are potential reasons, particularly the first. People will be seeing relatives over the next few weeks and will be paranoid about passing anything on.
I suspect the government are reluctant to cancel Christmas because they'll know how unpopular it'll make them. It'll also mean they have to pay furlough which they obviously don't want to do (oh and Rishi is in California).
Mine got cancelled for next AugustTui have been cancelling holidays apparently, including into May. They have links with the Govt so this may be an indication of future travel of Govt plans.