Covid - news and views

Such a shame that a thread which started and continued well for so many pages and weeks has now degenerated into such stupidity, childishness and rudeness. 

Another topic hijacked

Sad to read today that Cornwall is being asked to ‘treble its efforts’ to reduce Covid numbers.  We are here at present and sadly we can see all too well why numbers are increasing and I do hope we aren’ t adding to that!!  We are trying to only visit quiet, limited number places but even Trelissick gardens cafe was fairly rammed a few days ago; we didn’t get to see the garden as there seemed too many people around so after coffee we left.  So far have only driven through St. Mawes and decided it was too busy to use the Co-op and I wouldn’t get out of car!  We drove through Perranporth recently, same there absolutely packed, no face masks in evidence and no social distancing anywhere.  Sorry holidaymakers but responsibility doesn’t end at home!!! 

Thankyou, Heddlo, for recognising the problem and acting accordingly. Infection rates in the county are rising sharply and influx of people is the major cause. Thousands came here in connection with the G7 and positive tests were found. Holiday makers are also arriving all the time and may be adding to the rise in rates but they are also putting themselves at risk as you have realised.

I'd suggest avoiding the seaside towns for food shopping but try more inland places such as Camborne, Redruth, St Austell, Launceston. Shops such as the Co-op and Lidl are often less crowded than the big supermarkets. Evening shopping is quieter too.

Cornwall did do OK last year, all things considered, but we are presently at the top of the SW league table for infections. I, too, grasp at the straw of outbreaks levelling off.

The only good thing is that vaccinations appear to be largely preventing hospitalisation. Our NHS resources would be overwhelmed otherwise and we'd not even be at this level of easing lockdown. A four week extension would not be on the cards if we were in that state and realising that shows us how far we've travelled down this treacherous road.

Yes, maybe you are right.  Although when we booked, and arrived here, the Covid numbers were good.  We may well leave early but in the meantime I hope we are being responsible for our actions. 

Heddlo, you are allowed to be here. Although we (residents) may sometimes wish for fewer people to be in the County, I’m sure we realise how important you are to our economy.

What was despicable, was the sneaky way people broke lockdown rules to visit the area which was worrying and frustrating but things are different now and we have more freedom. The only thing that matters is that visitors act sensibly with regard to gathering and wearing face coverings. Personally, I'm staying away from busy places and crowds whether here or elsewhere.

"There are no lockdown restrictions in England, local or wherever..."

youre correct...but perhaps there should have been a few weeks back when irate councils mis-interpreted govt 'advice' not to enter/leave the Delta variant areas unless necessary....and the 'advice' was subsequently erased...

rather, this was exactly the time to put a lid on the rising case numbers in these areas, aggrevated by large number of non jabbers.

They conveniently forgot the advance parties setting up the media centre, barricades, accommodation and so on for the G7. They were here from mid/late May.

I've no doubt the crowds who came over the bank hol played a major part but I’ll not believe the official view regarding the G7 when, literally, many thousands came here from all over this country and the world.

100% agreement there, B2 & Huskydog

I saw a couple of 20-year olds on tv yesterday with the  'We are young and fit, so it won't hurt us.. . . . . .'  Perhaps, just perhaps it's time to bring back Matt Hancock's derided comment  ' Don't kill Your Granny with Covid  ' etched on a baseball bat