Covid vaccinations - the legacy?

[sinkov]

sinkov, surely you don't think that politicians would lie and try to mislead us about things ------do you?

The masks are making a comeback on the streets of Ashington, although to be honest, they never completely went away.
I am still waiting to be offered my first smallpox test but they seem unwilling because I do not have symptoms ---ah well.

Happy New Year to you both.

Happy New Year to you both as well Sub. Just talking about masks reminds me of last winter when a few NHS Trusts started banning visitors again. The reason given was that the visitors were bringing Covid onto the wards. At the time no one was allowed into a hospital unless they were wearing a mask. The logical conclusion that must be drawn then is that masks don't work, and the NHS know they don't work. So why is there a clamour for their re-introduction ?

[Robus]

So why is there a clamour for their re-introduction ?

In order to create a visible demarcation between us and them, good and evil, those who will comply and those who will resist.

[Untinted Glasses]

In order to create a visible demarcation between us and them, good and evil, those who will comply and those who will resist.

Exactly, just a visual of who's complying. Also on the side for them is the pop up business' all linked to people like Sunik who started selling PPE and making millions.
It's just all unbelievable.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Exactly, just a visual of who's complying. Also on the side for them is the pop up business' all linked to people like Sunik who started selling PPE and making millions.
It's just all unbelievable.

I still remember the Sunak "farce" when the UK was in the grip of Covid and he instigated the "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme. Millions of people went on half priced jamborees without masks in August, 2021.

I still cannot believe this was true, but it was!

"You don't know what you're doing" And this clown is now running the country. Unbelievable Jeff.

[sinkov]

I still remember the Sunak "farce" when the UK was in the grip of Covid and he instigated the "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme. Millions of people went on half priced jamborees without masks in August, 2021.

I still cannot believe this was true, but it was!

"You don't know what you're doing" And this clown is now running the country. Unbelievable Jeff.

Eat out to help out, the only sensible thing the government did during the whole pantomime. And of course it was without masks, how can you eat with a mask on ? About the only thing a mask is good for, it will stop you eating and drinking, it won't stop a virus.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Eat out to help out, the only sensible thing the government did during the whole pantomime. And of course it was without masks, how can you eat with a mask on ? About the only thing a mask is good for, it will stop you eating and drinking, it won't stop a virus.

Wear a mask. Eat Out to Help Out. Vaccines mandatory to travel abroad. Get vaccinated. Lockdown. No jab, no job.

The list was almost infinite.

Now it's no beds, no operations and lie on a gurney in A & E and die.

What a f*cking $hitfest.

Another "infantile" picture just for you mon ami...

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[Untinted Glasses]

Eat out to help out, the only sensible thing the government did during the whole pantomime. And of course it was without masks, how can you eat with a mask on ? About the only thing a mask is good for, it will stop you eating and drinking, it won't stop a virus.

It was totally not sensible TBH. Restaurants and the likes did away with their early bird offerings and pushed all their prices up. Screwing both the customer and the government/our taxes
That was our experience with it all any way. Lots and lots were complaining.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

It was totally not sensible TBH. Restaurants and the likes did away with their early bird offerings and pushed all their prices up. Screwing both the customer and the government/our taxes
That was our experience with it all any way. Lots and lots were complaining.

Hence the cake U_G!

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[sinkov]

It was totally not sensible TBH. Restaurants and the likes did away with their early bird offerings and pushed all their prices up. Screwing both the customer and the government/our taxes
That was our experience with it all any way. Lots and lots were complaining.

"The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a significant economic impacts, especially in the hospitality sector, due to a decline in tourism and leisurely activities. Many sectors were ordered to close and the public to stay at home to reduce the spread of COVID-19 during lockdowns. Changes in consumer behaviour during the pandemic also resulted in the hospitality sector continuing to suffer losses after lockdowns were lifted. The Eat Out to Help Out scheme was designed to increase demand in the hospitality industry and encourage spending consumer behaviours.[2]

Scheme and impact
The scheme was announced by Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, on 8 July 2020 as part of the British government's Plan for Jobs strategy.[1][9] It involved the government subsidising food and non-alcoholic drinks at participating cafes, pubs, and restaurants, where the food and drinks were consumed on the premises. The subsidy was for 50% of the order, up to £10 per person (per order). The offer was available from 3 to 31 August, from Monday to Wednesday each week.[2][3][10] There were no limits on how many times an individual could use the discount.[1]

The scheme led to a significant increase in restaurant visits during August, which were greater than the visits during the corresponding period a year prior (in August 2019).[2] Participation in recreational activities was also increased by 5–6% on the days the scheme was active.[10] Staff recruitment in the food service industry–measured by job postings–had increased by 7% to 14%, an increase not detected in other industries.[10]"

As described above, it was conceived to address serious problems in the hospitality sector, and it worked. We were eating out 2/3 times a week during August, I never saw any price increases in the restaurants we were using, just lots of happy people having a good time after months of lockdown lunacy. The only complaints I saw were the usual Lefty malcontents in the Grauniad, and when they moan about something you can be sure it's a good thing.