Coronavirus - Remain Calm. Do Not Panic

Over 12s can get the vaccine now so that should sort that. 

It sorts nothing. I certainly wouldn’t be comfortable giving a child the vaccine at the moment.

Again, there’s a list of things that I could type out that effect me day to day. Just have a look at government site for restrictions.

If it doesn’t effect you, or you just don’t give a sh!t about the inconveniences with certain things, that’s brilliant for you!

But for the rest of us that actually want to live freely and not be restricted, the vaccine hasn’t got us back to normal like we were told.

She expects they'll be in extended lock down for a month or so but as has been said, that's not a solution in itself. They have serious issues on vaccine supply and seem to have only bought Pfizer but not in quantities that are going to help them in the short term. Bizarre oversight given they've done so well for so long, but they can't close the place off forever.

Being in a bubble with Australia which is too big and accessible to keep it out means nz can't keep it out indefinitely. 

You seem to yearn for “freedom” even if it means people getting very sick and dying (as long as they are not belonging to you), but you have major hang ups in your family taken a vaccine.  

Look, that’s not a fair interpretation of what I’ve said. Regardless, you can twist and Interpret what I’ve said whatever way you like. But it’s gone way over your head and completely missing the point

I vaguely remember the programme as being everybody gets Pfizer. Nice in theory. But what is nicer in theory and in practice is the maximum utilisation of all reputable vaccinations available, and the rapid roll-out of these vaccinations. I think the Government there have to be careful of how the discuss vaccinations, as the only way they can ensure they can fully re-open, in safety is if the population is vaccinated, which in turn will undoubtedly assist if any mistakes are made when people are entering. Their borders are easier to maintain than most other countries, but they have to avoid this 'stamp it out' thing, if they see it as more than just a short term plan.

Give us your weekly examples of the restrictions you face that are so terrible? 

I'm trying to think what I did this week that annoyed me.

Forgot my mask, putting it on and off for quick interactions. Mildly annoying.
using hand sanitiser. No as i'd generally wash my hands regularly long before covid.

The rest of the week was this type of thing
I went on public transport.

i ate in a restaurant, went somewhere after and sat outside and had a couple of drinks. 

played two games of football. 

cycled around a bit. 

 

None of which I would describe as limiting my freedoms. 

Now if they start bringing in lockdowns again in the Autumn I would be really pissed off 

As far as I can tell yes , nice to be able to get a pint at the bar counter - tube travel getting busier people out enjoying themselves 

Pretty much every who wants to be vaccinated is vaccinated