The Government haven't got an agreed a strategy.
Initially "let it run till herd immunity gets us out of trouble". They quickly realised this would overwhelm NHS facilities - the point at which a problem would become a crisis.
The policy changed to "flatten the curve" and "protect the NHS". Hence lockdown in March-May when two weeks delay would have seen mass graves and people dying from collateral damage.
We now have an unresolved conflict between economy, jobs, collateral damage (eg: cancer treatment) virus spread and covid deaths.
Some want complete lockdown to minimise risks, some want a free for all given the damage being done to economy and jobs.
Whichever extreme position is adopted many will be unhappy. Adopting a sensible compromise between economy and virus spread, probably the pragmatic sensible approach, will be acceptable to almost nobody. Politicians want votes and like disappointing no-one!
The mess will continue until politicians initiate a proper debate and provide some real clarity.
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