Originally Posted by
sheffield hatter
"On 27 January, the Prime Minister announced that there will be a ‘gradual and phased’ approach to lifting restrictions, with the national lockdown in place until at least 8 March. There has now been reports of a three-point plan, whereby schools will reopen first, followed by non-essential shops in April and pubs and restaurants in May."
Government policy leaked yet again?
"Claims from local public health directors that hospitality venues are not a big risk of coronavirus transmission should come as no surprise, one trade body has said. "
Whatever evidence there may be that hospitality venues are not a major means of virus transmission, there is no evidence that the government is prepared to pay any attention to the scientific advice. They prefer to think of the people of this country as a bunch of unruly drunks, flinging their arms around each other and having a jolly sing-song in smoke filled bar lounges in the 1950s.