Coronavirus (2021) thread

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[PragueBlue]

I might be wrong but I would assume non-essential shops would require customers to still wear masks, whereas pubs and restaurants, by their very nature, would not be able to do this. It seems sensible to me that shops can open sooner than indoor areas of pubs.

 

[feedmpenzaandhewillscore]

I might be wrong but I would assume non-essential shops would require customers to still wear masks, whereas pubs and restaurants, by their very nature, would not be able to do this. It seems sensible to me that shops can open sooner than indoor areas of pubs.

People get drunk and forget the social distancing rules as well. It’s heartbreaking what’s happened to the hospitality industry, let’s get this reopening right so we never have to do this ever again.

 

[unicorn]

People get drunk and forget the social distancing rules as well. It’s heartbreaking what’s happened to the hospitality industry, let’s get this reopening right so we never have to do this ever again.

People forget the social distancing rules far more in supermarkets and shops than I observed in pubs last year (Liverpool is, of course, a law unto itself).

But much as I'd have liked pubs open sooner, I have to agree with @KnaresboroughBlue that the difference is mask-wearing and re-opening pubs needs to be taken in steps.

 

[unicorn]

People forget the social distancing rules far more in supermarkets and shops than I observed in pubs last year (Liverpool is, of course, a law unto itself).

But much as I'd have liked pubs open sooner, I have to agree with @KnaresboroughBlue that the difference is mask-wearing and re-opening pubs needs to be taken in steps.

Is this politics ? Sensible comment on distancing in shops, anyway. A number of my mates stopped going to pubs at all in September when you had to sit at a table of the pubs's choosing and stay there and shut up.

 

[worsleyweb]

Is this politics ? Sensible comment on distancing in shops, anyway. A number of my mates stopped going to pubs at all in September when you had to sit at a table of the pubs's choosing and stay there and shut up.

continues to embarrass our city.

 

[Manc in London]

I might be wrong but I would assume non-essential shops would require customers to still wear masks, whereas pubs and restaurants, by their very nature, would not be able to do this. It seems sensible to me that shops can open sooner than indoor areas of pubs.

Indeed.

Even after a verdict has been given, the Govt could appeal. By then, it is likely pubs and restaurants will be fully open.

 

[Manc in London]

Is this politics ? Sensible comment on distancing in shops, anyway. A number of my mates stopped going to pubs at all in September when you had to sit at a table of the pubs's choosing and stay there and shut up.

I think some hospitality sector leaders are deluded if they think the public are going to rush back in large numbers to the pubs just yet.

Going to pubs was a bit of a joyless experience last summer because of the restrictions and, in my experience, the sharp rise in prices.

It will be interesting to see how pubs fare in the future. A few of us have got used to buying beers for much less from supermarkets and breweries, while many people will be on lower incomes too. It is also possible many have made some significant lifestyle changes in which they have cut down on booze.

 

[BlueHammer85]

Pretty much everyone i know has family around today , not criticising them - just staying a fact.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Pretty much everyone i know has family around today , not criticising them - just staying a fact.

Everything is levels of normality, and trying to keep too many people from taking the piss. We are off to the in-laws shortly for a roast dinner - both of them have had both jabs, me and the missus have had our first. No difference whether we have this dinner now or in 3 months or 3 years time, at some point life goes on.