The COVID Diaries – 28 23rd April
Expert scientists are being open with their view that we will need to exercise social distancing for a long period, probably until a successful vaccine against COVID-19 is created. This could be well over a year away, possibly two.
Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon has started an adult debate about what measures will be needed and how we might start to exit the lockdown with limited relaxation of the current rules. As Sturgeon says, we need an adult conversation so we all understand what is needed.
Meanwhile Boris Johnson’s UK government still seems to struggle to function without Boris Johnson. They seem to be in paralysis, unable to resolve even basic problems such as the provision of personal protective equipment. How long this farce will continue is anyone’s guess. History will not be kind to them, and rightly so.
With the lockdown continuing, the impact on our economy will be devastating. Few politicians are talking about this, but some reports suggest up to 5 out of 6 small businesses could go under. We are entering a very different world.