Slow news day? The real deal? End of the world? 
 

They’re saying it probably came from an animal, has Somebody been shagging monkeys again? 

1 minute ago, Sweep said:

One death isn't it?

Either way, it doesn't look like the NHS is being overwhelmed, so fingers crossed for us "unlocking" in a couple of weeks.

Aye, hopefully. The media should be focusing on this positive aspect, illustrating the absolute benefit of the vaccine and getting more and more to have it.

Radio 4 had a piece earlier with some young uns on, and although it certainly wasn't representative and probably represented a small minority, some of the ignorant shits deserved a visit to Rudy's volcano. 

I wonder what folk think will happen after June 21st.

I honestly can't see things being much different than they are now.

... which is fine with me.

Just now, DazBob said:

I wonder what folk think will happen after June 21st.

I honestly can't see things being much different than they are now.

... which is fine with me.

Wouldn't surprise me to see a slight delay, but I think we'll open up more soon enough. Still be travel restrictions though, and testing etc

Hancock's statement earlier, and the data as to the vaccination status of those in hospital is quite stark.

Get jabbed and we get on.

Don't and we drag on.

I think it’s more that certain things can’t be enforced more recommendations

and of course the big one being no restrictions on sporting events 

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5 minutes ago, radcliffewhite1 said:

and of course the big one being no restrictions on sporting events 

I may well be wrong, I'd just be very surprised to all of a sudden see stadiums filled with tens of thousands of people.

Just now, DazBob said:

I may well be wrong, I'd just be very surprised to all of a sudden see stadiums filled with tens of thousands of people.

I reckon that's what all these test events have been for; together with the Euros, I think they'll make a decision based on data from these.

Whilst I'm not convinced about covid passports- perhaps being able to produce evidence of your vaccination would be one way of stepping back up to normality?

4 minutes ago, DazBob said:

I may well be wrong, I'd just be very surprised to all of a sudden see stadiums filled with tens of thousands of people.

I tend to agree, if have thought football stadia and concerts will still be operating some sort of "social distancing" type reduction in capacities for a little while longer yet.

17 minutes ago, DazBob said:

I may well be wrong, I'd just be very surprised to all of a sudden see stadiums filled with tens of thousands of people.

It maybe my take but I thought all legal restrictions are lifted after the 21st ( if passed). Sporting organisations will go ape and rightly so if capacities can’t be met

 

4 hours ago, DazBob said:

I may well be wrong, I'd just be very surprised to all of a sudden see stadiums filled with tens of thousands of people.

We’ll be alright for home games then  

Listening to the radio and looking at the news this morning, it seems pretty likely that they'll be delaying the "unlocking" by at least two weeks.........

33 minutes ago, Sweep said:

Listening to the radio and looking at the news this morning, it seems pretty likely that they'll be delaying the "unlocking" by at least two weeks.........

We’ll see

I fail to see how delaying lockdown lifting by 2 weeks will alter anything in the great scheme of things. The vast majority of the vulnerable and over 50’s have been double vaxed.There must come a point where we have to crack on and get on with life, if some people refuse the vaccination and cop for a variant then so be it.

11 minutes ago, Burndens Bogs said:

I fail to see how delaying lockdown lifting by 2 weeks will alter anything in the great scheme of things. The vast majority of the vulnerable and over 50’s have been double vaxed.There must come a point where we have to crack on and get on with life, if some people refuse the vaccination and cop for a variant then so be it.

Indeed

Some seem to be scared of their own shadow.

2 weeks makes no difference either way to me.

It seems a bit pointless but in all honesty, it's 2 weeks. Given it's been 18 months it's fuck all.

So long as that's it, and there is no backtracking, then whatever.

10 minutes ago, Spider said:

2 weeks makes no difference either way to me.

It seems a bit pointless but in all honesty, it's 2 weeks. Given it's been 18 months it's fuck all.

So long as that's it, and there is no backtracking, then whatever.

LOLZ

12 minutes ago, Spider said:

2 weeks makes no difference either way to me.

It seems a bit pointless but in all honesty, it's 2 weeks. Given it's been 18 months it's fuck all.

So long as that's it, and there is no backtracking, then whatever.

Presumed to be a facetious post

1 hour ago, Burndens Bogs said:

I fail to see how delaying lockdown lifting by 2 weeks will alter anything in the great scheme of things. The vast majority of the vulnerable and over 50’s have been double vaxed.There must come a point where we have to crack on and get on with life, if some people refuse the vaccination and cop for a variant then so be it.

The concern they've got is that that variant may be the one that gets around current vaccines.

Maybe a touch over zealous, but having had a lot of stuff thrown at them, you can understand some caution. 

Looking at the plan overall, maybe the full reopening might have been better coinciding with the time at which everyone is expected to have been vaccinated- it may have helped avoid some of this delay/get on with it debate.

We are where we are though, and for what it's worth, I reckon we will open up as planned.

Perhaps the caution is aimed at keeping a lid on things until that time.

Perhaps a TV statement, strong and direct telling people that the end is in sight, but its up to the people- get the jab and we can all move on.

21st of June was never set as a date where all restrictions would be lifted.

It was only ever the EARLIEST date where they MIGHT be.

1 hour ago, DazBob said:

21st of June was never set as a date where all restrictions would be lifted.

It was only ever the EARLIEST date where they MIGHT be.

You try telling The Express and The Mail that!

1 hour ago, DazBob said:

21st of June was never set as a date where all restrictions would be lifted.

It was only ever the EARLIEST date where they MIGHT be.

Correct, plenty of people struggle to grasp this though

17 hours ago, DazBob said:

I wonder what folk think will happen after June 21st.

I honestly can't see things being much different than they are now.

... which is fine with me.

The hospitality sector being allowed to open to full capacity.

Along with offices and other areas of economy that are being crippled by restrictions. 

3 hours ago, Spider said:

2 weeks makes no difference either way to me.

It seems a bit pointless but in all honesty, it's 2 weeks. Given it's been 18 months it's fuck all.

So long as that's it, and there is no backtracking, then whatever.

It'll make a difference to my mate who is supposedly getting married on July 3rd.

9 minutes ago, Traf said:

It'll make a difference to my mate who is supposedly getting married on July 3rd.

You seem to be forgetting that it's every man for himself nowadays mate.

Just tell him that it is what it is, to suck it up and remember that Boris got more votes and is always right etc etc etc.

He's just going to have to grow a thicker skin.

America is offering free guns, Krispy Kremes, holidays and cash prizes as incentive to get vaccinated. That is the most American thing I have heard in a long time. 

12 minutes ago, Rudy said:

America is offering free guns, Krispy Kremes, holidays and cash prizes as incentive to get vaccinated. That is the most American thing I have heard in a long time. 

Yeh but on the whole Americans are bellends.