I don’t think Roger is advocating that we end lockdown now and return to what was considered normal before Covid 19.
My opinion is that we see what happens with infection rates once other countries loosen up...outdoor seating areas opened up in the hospitality industry, more shops open with social distancing etc. Continue as we are for another few weeks then re assess.
Easy for me to say as I’m not banged up at home self isolating for 3 months. I can get out for long daily walks in open countryside every day should I wish, then socialise with a few friends most evenings in a garden whilst keeping our distance. Our 4 local chippys and curry houses are open for take always, we have a barrel of beer in my pals woodworking shed where we bring our own beer glasses, don’t share nibbles and disinfect the hand pump after every pint is pulled.
Life could be far far worse and I count myself incredibly fortunate.
Some poor old beggars in my area refuse to step outside, even in their own gardens. My brothers MiL, with whom I was chatting a few days ago on her doorstep is one such person. I told her to get in her car and go for a 5 mile drive instead of looking at 4 walls. She had a look of horror on her face at that suggestion. She’s looking very pale, unhealthy and needs to get some fresh air, even if only sitting in her huge garden for an hour a day.
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