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Do you think the country will be back to normal by the summer

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I think there's still so much hanging the balance that I wouldn't like to place bets on the country being back to 'normal' by the summer, or indeed anytime soon.
And, of course, it all depends on what we each define as 'normal'?
“But I certainly think it’s going to be a booster shot this year.”
Back to the OP's question, I can barely remember what normal was like now unfortunately. And I agree with @Caz_Scope, how do we define it?! I think we'll be in a period of flux for a good year or so yet but hopefully, the worst is over now.
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Only time will tell but I think before the hight of the summer we will be back in lockdown to much is being done to soon in my opinion
Only way to keep safe is mask distance wash hands I value your opinion though Mike I personally belive that the corona virus will run its 4 year course and weaken its self to the point where a yearly vacine like the flu will be done a pandemic usually runs its course in roughly 4 years
I dont think enough is known about the corona virus yet to know fully how it runs I belive it will be something we will be liveing with for years to come and I belive wearing masks and distancing and hand washing / sanatiser will also be the new norm but as I say only time will tell
1 - Tory grandees will fight tooth and nail against anything which looks like a step backwards.
2 - Sunak wants to be PM. It’ll never happen if the economy doesn’t reopen soon so he’s also going to resist the data and the science.
3 - they have acted too slowly every step of the way.
4 - they know people will accept another lockdown more if we have a Summer out and then lockdown in Autumn when the nights grow darker etc.
I dont belive in herd immunity if that was the case they wouldnt need an annual vacination for the flu and people still get the flu even if they are vaccinated there will always be epidemics or pandemics looking at statistics aids has caused more deaths than covid 19
As you say Mike aids is still here there are lots of other illness that has caused more deaths than corona virus I would expect aids to be higher as that is a bodily contact disease want for a better word
As you say Mike a mask is to prevent you passing it to someone else corona virus attacks the vital organs and cells and breaks down the immune system I have had an antibody test done and I havent built up any antibodies against the corona virus even though I have had it more than once I have lupus I havent had a flu vacination because my dr said there would be no point as my body would reject it and cause my body to fight against its self
The point someone made on the corona virus group wales was what long term affects does the vaccination have on the body I don't know if that is or will become an issue only time will tell I suppose
Lately people are partying on the street and huge swathes of empty cans n bottles dotted about.
Today in wales there has been no new deaths and only 50 new cases I am holding my judgement and see where we are in 4 weeks time now things are opening up again
Mike have you seen the news about the vacine and what's in it
Hopefully the vaccine takes up slack though probably unvaccinated youngsters out on the razzle.
Dr Mike Yeadon online it is saying about the first vacination
Already in wales today tuesday cases have risen to 69 new cases up from 50 cases on Monday today Tuesday 2 deaths in wales up from no deaths on Monday so apologies for my wording Mike
Thats why I asked sorry Mike
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The bulk of the conversation is now arguments about the vaccine.
I just wanted to say, I can't even remember what it's like to have a "normal" life. I've been housebound for around seven years now, mostly due to deteriorating health but also because Social Services have reduced my hours by so much that there's no time for my carer for escort me even on a weekly outing. So for me, the "lockdown" will continue. It's like a prison sentence. I'm trying my best to stay sane and strong but I can't really see any light at the end of the tunnel... Vaccine or no vaccine...