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Originally Posted by heero_yuy
Tough luck. All those who went racing out to Portugal and Spain on the assumption that both countries would be green by the time they returned will now be hit with testing bills and mandatory isolation. I have zero sympathy.
How could you be so stupid?
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Yes, agreed. All UK citizens should holiday in this country this year. With a traffic light system that changes as frequently as, well, traffic lights, no-one can rely on the green light to give you any confidence at all that it will remain so.
It’s just a pity that our seaside resorts come as such a poor second to those on the continent. We need to modernise our seaside towns so that when the weather disappoints, there’s plenty of alternatives to amuse visitors.
Accommodation needs to be upgraded, too!
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Originally Posted by jfman
A delay in easing restrictions does not equate to lockdown.
I’m not really willing to accept there’s a plethora of businesses who have sustained restrictions from March 2020 to date - including actual lockdown that are on breaking point over the next few weeks.
These are classic Old Boy straw men.
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They are not ‘straw men’, jfman. In many parts of the hospitality sector, they are absolutely relying on the dismantling of restrictions on 21 June. Even where pubs and restaurants have opened, they tend not to be profitable with the current restrictions in place.
You don’t have to accept what these businesses are saying. But the government ignores this at their peril.
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Originally Posted by jfman
Doesn’t sound like the figures clearly say anything. Was that a small number of hospitalisations or deaths I know you’ve been confused over this matter before.
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So even figures don’t convince you now. Well, well. That’s your credibility completely shot to pieces. Admitting you are wrong would be much less damaging to your reputation!
You are the one confused, jfman.
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Originally Posted by jfman
Straw man once more. Current restrictions aren’t lockdown.
There’s also a ton of data one dose of the vaccine isn’t sufficient against the latest strain.
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Current restrictions are crippling some businesses. Not that you care.
One dose of the vaccine does prevent illness in some cases and prevents severe illness in others. As time goes on, the risk of hospitalisations is decreasing. It’s also worth saying that most of those who have had only one jab are younger than 40. In other words, they are not in the vulnerable category.