Waldi Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Hi all, I just see in the Dutch news the pubs in the UK will open tomorrow, 6:00 AM(?) Now that is a tough decision to make (or not). Stay safe. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Waldi, Not in Wales. Only outdoor attractions are allowed to open here.It is tough on the ale-house landlords and cafe owners but a big help to those putting their lives at risk in hospitals treating those who think a drink in the pub is worth risking a trip to the ICU, possible one-way. Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted July 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Hi Peter, We are allowed to go to bars, restaurants, fly international, bus, train, party etc. Not for us. We can’t be to careful when in a “risk-group”. I understand we are “opening up” As a country but at the same time we should all make our own judgements if we want to follow or not. Glad I’m in a position to have that choice, not everyone is! All the best, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 9 minutes ago, Waldi said: Hi Peter, We are allowed to go to bars, restaurants, fly international, bus, train, party etc. Not for us. We can’t be to careful when in a “risk-group”. I understand we are “opening up” As a country but at the same time we should all make our own judgements if we want to follow or not. Glad I’m in a position to have that choice, not everyone is! All the best, Waldi Wales is not opening schools either. Many families are close knit and the risk of an infected but symptomless sprog returning from school to infect granny at home appears to be overlooked in England. For once Wales seems to be getting it right, although the impact upon the hospitality and ents businesses looks dire. The choice between health or wealth is not difficult at an individual level, but "my wealth vs your health" is a new conundrum for our politicians. Stay safe Peter Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted July 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Hi Peter, different countries, different rules and insights. Our official scientists have indicated the risk of infection through young children is very low. Schools have opened about 1 m ago, our “R-number” (not sure what you call it in the UK, it is the amount of other people infected by a covid-infected person) is well below 1 and did not increase. Facts, opinions, the economy, personal interests, common sense, fears (sometimes), new insights and regulations, they are are ingredients of the recipe we brew our own decision from. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) Peter, as I understand it it's not just 'health versus wealth', but balancing the low-ish risk to health against the certainty of a child's life prospects being damaged by an interrupted education. (That doesn't necessarily mean I agree with the reopening of schools) Pete Edited July 3, 2020 by stillp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 40 minutes ago, stillp said: Peter, as I understand it it's not just 'health versus wealth', but balancing the low-ish risk to health against the certainty of a child's life prospects being damaged by an interrupted education. (That doesn't necessarily mean I agree with the reopening of schools) Pete Pete, Or the certainty parents cant go back to work if schools dont open. I'm not convinced that interrupted education is that serious when all are in the same boat. The effect of losing a parent or grandparent suddenly could be more damaging. Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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