Covid - news and views

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JVB66

Our neigbourhood watch has in the last couple of days been asking via the NHS for volunteers to help out at All the vacine stations in our area ,no  experience necessary  ppe and all training given 

davetommo

So how many 4 week extensions are you prepared to put up with.

JVB66

Tell that to those who complain about the influx of those who spend money in the county, there are many other areas of concern as to the future

A report I read from Cornwall yesterday said they will not know for at least two weeks if there was any covid effect from the G7circus

They seemed more worried about property prices with more people expected to want to move there

JVB66

Were they that nieve to not have expected big disruption when something as big as the G7conference was coming

LLM

I hope you are volunteering .  The weather is just right for a bit of carpark duty .

Cornersteady

As many as is deemed necessary I would say. 

davetommo

Even if it goes on for another 5 years

Cornersteady

If that is what is best for saving lives as deemed by scientists and governments yes. 

JVB66

If it can be between the five days we are home at the end of this month it would not be a problem as long as some one can be around to make sure OH is safe at the house

Cornersteady

Lost me there somewhat. One death is too many if it can be prevented.

But as I said simply whatever is deemed necessary. If the government say it is then I'll go with it.  

davetommo

The thing is people die not one of us will live forever ever. 
I know of 2 people who died last year, not with covid. 1 of them had cancer had hospital appointments cancelled several times due to the virus. Eventually died of cancer. The other one was 85 and in a care home. Would she be dead if she could have had loved ones visiting?

 

 

 

 

Cornersteady

Sorry this is just in poor taste discussing things like this and I've stated my answer for you so I'll leave it there.

davetommo

Poor taste or not it is fact. And as I think you might be able to tell I am totally against lockdown. 

moulesy

But which of the current, very limited restrictions, are you seriously affected by? 

You can go away in your caravan, you can go to a pub or restaurant for a drink or a meal as long as you're prepared to be served at your table. You can now visit loved ones in care homes (and they can venture outside without having to quarantine on return). You can even go to a football/cricket/ tennis event if you're so inclined. 

Unless your an avid night club or festival goer I can't see why anyone would be against the very limited rules we are still asked to abide by. 

davetommo

For 1 I hate the fact masks have to be worn I find it hard to breath in one. 
As for night clubs Secondly not being selfish I think that it is about time that the younger generation should have their fun and be allowed night clubs. Third having been in pain with toothache for over a year, the dentist saying I will have to have the tooth out in hospital as the gum needs cutting to get at the roots. Another thing which is due to lockdown, could be another couple of years before I have it out. In the meantime I have from time to time have to take antibiotics to get rid of the pain. I suppose the plus is having the tooth out in hospital will save me £50 pound or so. That is if covid doesn’t get me 1st.

nelliethehooker

As many as it takes to reduce the number of infections and deaths of a negligible level.

davetommo

And what to you is a negligible level

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JVB66

Four extra weeks? Of restrictions ,After the last year it is nothing, and apart from going abroad ,and putting oneself in more chance catching covid,;the UK economy is all the better with the money staying here, and since we have been out and about on sites apart from those stuck in the UK because they wanted to take advantage of the services not available where they live?

We have been advised by most that apart from so e sites full up ,it is a real supprise as to how beautiful this Island is and why do we spend all that money,to park up on mud on sites over there

JVB66

So by your post it seem most of your problem is you have tooth ache   ,,go private if you are that hacked off with the delay what covid and the delays  in treatment  caused by  the NHS saving lives 

LLM

Yep.  Whatever you do don't let volunteering get in the the way of your travels and holidays .

JVB66

Not according to news reports ,it is only as said the lack of supplies that is likely to that the dates may slip

brue

You've already posted that your local neighbourhood watch has asked for volunteers, we have requests locally too on other sites. I think that shows that we need them. 

SteveL

I quite agree David. It’s very easy for us, we can please ourselves wether we go out or not, the pension just keeps coming in, most are not so lucky. Personally I think the 4 week extension to get a few more vaccinated is worthwhile but like you think someone should have a medical reason to refuse. However, there seems a mindset developing that thinks the lockdown can go on indefinitely and that is just unrealistic. Particularly if extensions are not going to be made to such things as business rate relief etc. Many, many more businesses are going to go belly up putting folk out of work and into severe financial difficulties. The health and welfare affects of this are to often overlooked.

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rutlandwarrior

On this forum it is anyone that doesn't conform to the majority view. I get that most of them are elderly so are cautious but we need to get back to normal and open everything up. I feel i was conned into my vaccination by being told it was the way to freedom and then being told to wait even longer for no good reason. If we pull back at every little thing that happens we will never get out of this mess

brue

This thread could turn into Mornington Crescent! 

We have a couple near us at home. Just retired but anti vac. Are they more likely to transmit the more virulent version that we have now, they could certainly get it more easily and become ill and be admitted to hospital. 

SteveL

I feel i was conned into my vaccination by being told it was the way to freedom

My primary reason for wanting / having it was to give me a much higher chance of avoiding serious illness and possibly dying, in the event I contract covid.

brue

Just about every country in the world is having to adapt to the outcome of this virus but if we can vaccinate more there's less chance of a resistant virus mutation.