Life during lockdown

i do understand that balancing the need to think of the economy and the negative impact of this with public health needs, I am consistently disappointed by the lack of attempts of this government to try and cultivate some kind of social conscience.  Of course that is not an easy thing to do.  However, a lot of the things that would make a difference are free or inexpensive.   For example, the face covering issue.   This would have a huge impact and is cheap and easy to do (although not to enforce perhaps) yet I see most people not bothering, not caring and even blatantly defying the mandatory use on public transport.   How selfish these people are who think it's funny to sit on a bus with the mask they have worn to pass the driver just removed while they chat on their phone etc.  The same goes for the absolute lack of social distancing in most shops once you are through the door.   The same goes for the groups of people walking three abreast down the pavement so no one else can pass or the joggers heaving and panting their breath all over you when there is plenty of room to move aside.   I don't believe this is because people are being innately selfish or thoughtless - we are all prone to getting caught up in our own thoughts from time to time etc.  However, can a campaign to think about this differently not be activated - explaining to people we wear masks for others not ourselves only etc.    I guess I am a bit naive perhaps but it troubles me how self centred people are and governments don't help when they send the message nothign matters anymore.   I hope the mayor will try and create a more other focused culture around this in London

Unfortunately it seems that the mayor has not fully thought through his plans for extending The ULEZ . It can only serve those who are financially well off to change their cars and in 2025 , apparently, everyone has to go electric.

Is the Mayor going to offer financial support? Very odd for a Labour Mayor.

What about family wanting to visit that don't meet the criteria? They won't want to come so often . We seniors are penalized . 

What about those with SUV's and such. No doubt they are great polluters and take up parking. 

Again it serves 'the haves'

Re : questionnaire why is there a lack of publicity about social distancing and cleaning up your own rubbish . It can only enhance the spread of the virus. There also needs to be more active inspection of venues to make sure they are safe . I have already encountered a lack of safety precautions. Action speaks louder than words.  There is clearly a lack of action . Currently we feel very uncomfortable entering public facilities. 

Your questionnaire does not include The Jewish Community as an ethnic group. Do they not exist? 

I feel that this government have made a lot of mistakes regarding the way they handled the advice to the public. How the public can follow the guidance, when a member of the government do as feels like, that undermines the government guidance.

I do not feel comfortable to go into indoors venues because this government is not clear with the guidance for facial masks indoor and people do what they want. Another example social distance from 2 meters to 1+ m, please can someone clarify what sort of distance is 1+, perhaps is 1.55 m or is it 1.05 m? I think the government does not know that either, that is why the introduced this 1+. 

Clearly health is in second plan and the pressure from the economy comes first.  I do not feel confident and unfortunately it is just a question of time for the second wave of this horrible virus, and they know about it.  What about the quarantine for travelers now, foreigners from countries with high numbers of death coming here will not take seriously because there is not reliable track and trace app. 

Until there is a vaccine I will feel uneasy about attending indoor events, places with strangers or using public transport.  The statistics from countries with a culture of wearing face masks like Japan indicate that face masks make a significant difference to transmission, but unless mandated and enforced UK people will not adopt them to a sufficient degree.  Masks are a bit of a faff and do not feel great and our stiff upper lip and do what I like culture work against adoption.  Without government leadership more fellow residents will die than need to.

I will make the best use I can of outdoor venues and large venues like galleries and museums where physical distance can be maintained.

Until there is a vaccine, I won’t feel comfortable going to any theatre, cinema, concert, gallery, museum, nor will I use public transport.

To be honest  this Pandemic has been a blessing in one sense I have had more time at home. I love the fact that now I have space to move around in public. I am fine with people not wearing face masks once they keep their distances. I am not a fan of them and I wont be wearing one but then again I have decided I won't use public transport any more. I will keep one handy in case I ever have to travel on public transport again. I think I like most people would feel happy when a vaccine is available but not something that is rushed through. Social distancing and respect for one another should be enough for most but laws will have to be brought in for the few that can't respect that.

In other countries, everyone has been provided with masks by their government and people are fined if they don't stick to the rules. Here people are left to decide for themselves what they do even on London transport. How can that make you feel safe? Rules need to be implemented.

We should look at other countries who have managed this virus successfully and follow their best practice. 

Until the Virus has run its course crowded enclosed environments seem high risk and I will avoid those until a reliable test/treatment or immunisation program is available. Looking forward I would like the assurance that a public enquiry has collected the lessons learnt and proactive planning is in place for the next outbreak. Finding fault in an enquiry would be pointless as the failings in preparation spans a multitude of governments. Britain needs it's own native drug and HazMat capacity in support of the the civil emergencies plans which should now include Pandemics. Its doesn't help that the military medical capacity has bee outsourced to NHS reservists.

I feel getting out to public places will be essential to Londons economic recovery and peoples mental well being in a variety of ways. We need it seems to ensure the more impatient public have strong guidance on how to do so safely.

But well done london for persevering!

NigelS

I would feel comfortable going to outside events if not too crowded, but still believe there should be social distancing for all events inside.  Also the wearing of face masks would probably make people feel safer but I got on a bus yesterday and 2 young men behind me sitting upstairs were not wearing them. If you're going to have a rule, then it should apply to everyone.

I have no faith in the government and feel they have handled the last few months in the most shambolic way possible. People are fed up with it to the extent that a lot of them don't care anymore about following vague guidelines that have no consequences if you don't stick to them. The rate of infection in the uk is still high so it wouldn't surprise me if the infection rate goes up a lot when lockdown is lifted.

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Hamanitam

my statement was purely personal nowhere did I say that people shouldn't do as they feel safe to do so it's up to you if you want to put yourself at risk. As it happens I am extremely healthy and very much 'alive'.  After reading some of your other comments I think you are in denial of how series this virus is. The death rate is well and truly over and above the seasonal flu. Just check the figures on Gov.UK before making assumptions. Of course people want to make a living but at what cost!  

The government seems to be making it up as it goes along, with opening up the economy pulling decisions towards risk. Understandable, but not confidence inspiring. The Mayors Office can’t manage to return phone calls (even pre-Covid) despite reiterated promises. I’ve no confidence in any of the people running things. This survey, for instance, isn’t very useful. In those “more than before/less than before” questions, there’s no option to say that you never carried out this activity anyway. So the answer “about the same as before” is going to be missing a lot of information. And so far, I’ve seen no classification info, and things like age and family situation will make a big difference to people’s answers. I’m maintaining 2 metre social distancing and not going to any indoor events until new infection figures hit the floor. Or someone invents a vaccine that works. 

I think the govt did the best they could given how both cultural and business interests have hammered them. The pressure from Airlines to keep going made everything worse at the beginning. We should have locked the borders immediately and closed airport and ports to travellers ( not freight)We all need to be more mindful of our health and hygiene too.  Huge crowds in confined spaces will never be a good idea 

The government has not handled the last few months well. I wouldn't believe anything they said about safety etc Their main interest is the economy and not peoples' lives and well being. I worry that there will be another outbreak of the virus if they lift all restrictions. They haven't given clear guidelines to follow and are just telling us to use our common sense and stay alert. A lot of people won't do that. 
 

Given there are a significant number of people ignoring simple Lockdown rules I will not be mixing with anyone who hasn't been following the same regime as me until a vaccine is available that guarantees protection. If that is never so be it. Will save a fortune.

I'm "highly vulnerable" and a vaccine is the most important development. Effective treatment would be a big step towards confidence. I don't feel that the PM's utterances have any personal application to me and I'll use my own judgement.  One very significant factor for me seems never to be mentioned. Attending large gatherings (and that includes pubs, that I should love to return to) is way off yet. However, hugging a dear friend is worth the risk. These are personal judgments based on personal importance as well as risk.

Although I completed the survey, the questions were structured to facilitate answers that did not reflect my way of life. I don't believe that this survey will be able to fully reflect how we think and how we intend to move forward. 
 

More than happy to go anywhere and do anything as soon as I can use public transport. I do not want the hassle of using a car. I am over 60 but have no intention of cutting myself off from everything - happy to take risks if it makes life more interesting.

We need the economy to open so that we have a future.  The lockdown was necessary to contain the virus.  When the R rate was below 1 we lifted restrictions to get the economy moving again now stick to that decision.  I am now seeing that London May go into lockdown based upon case numbers.  Why the change in direction.  I live in H&F and we have 5.9 weekly cases per 100,000 that is 11 per week so why are we at risk at being put under lockdown.  I am sensible but want to live a normal life.  Living under lockdown then easing restrictions then lockdown is not sensible.  Let the economy thrive.