Hi
Along with others I sincerely hope no more holiday plans are cancelled because of this virus.
With several countries reporting spikes in the virus that have relaxed rules it’s not surprising to hear from the scientists that a second wave is a possibility.
But the UK could still face exclusion with the behaviour being displayed by many. Even the UK are considering blacklisting Portugal, Turkey and Sweden from the air bridge concession because of increased cases.
I hope it doesn’t happen in the UK but having looked at the photos in the UK press of popular seaside resorts and read of the behaviour of 10’s of 1000’s of people it’s really unbelievable, although not surprising.
Southend (my local resort) are already experiencing an increase in the infection rate attributed to people flocking to the beaches.
Whatever people think of social distancing and hand washing it has been proved that these two practises worldwide has been extremely effective in controlling/eliminating the virus. It’s our first defence.
As the world opens up for trade, as it must do, we can’t just remain in shutdown mode, we have harsh realities to face.
The reality is we have the virus and we now have to learn to live and work with it. Socially distancing, face masks and washing of hands etc. together with changed work practises, are here to stay for the foreseeable future
If everybody acts responsibly and continue to abide by the restrictions, hopefully there will not be a second outbreak and we can all enjoy a summer holiday
The alternative is it will be the survival of the fittest, with the weakest falling by the wayside, as we build an immunity throughout the population, topped up by yearly innoculations as with the flu virus.
The UK death rate seems to be flat lining, it would take a little effort to see it fall, but no effort all to see it rise. It’s our choice.
Another of my daily grouses
It’s not just their lack of consideration for the community, but their other antisocial behaviour. One resort (Bournemouth) reportedly clearing up 33 tons of rubbish (including humane excrement, as public toilet facilities are closed) after revellers and sunbathers left for home, possibly taking the virus with them.
These people really annoy me. If only their actions and behaviour only affected themselves.
Geoff
