UK Covid death toll

[Ted Maul]

It was always going to be a risk reopening, but with 2/3 fully vaccinated and 9/10 with one jab then he obviously feels it's a risk worth taking. Whitty and Valance weren't quite as bullish but there seems to be a general consensus that the NHS will be able to cope with whatever is coming it's way. The longer we progress through the summer, the more vaccines we will have in arms, if people with one jab are sensible it should only be another month or so until a good proportion of the over-25s have had both jabs. Whilst it is a risk, I think the hospitalisation data despite the increase is positive as too is the lack of movement on deaths. Much of the modelling now suggests there is little further benefit to be obtained by delaying further into the autumn and winter months, so I can understand why the decision has been made. Ultimately, I think for the majority of us life wont change too much for us in the near future, it just means if I forget my mask I can still go in the shop instead of having to trek home to fetch it!