We're taking this latest lock-down seriously as usual in England by the looks of it today

[StarSong]

But you guys are now vaccinated, just saying.

We also must consider the emotional and physical toll this virus is taking on our health care workers and their support staff. Humans cannot work long hours or double shifts for weeks on end without suffering the consequences.

Many areas of the US and other countries are dealing with severe shortages of hospital equipment, lifesaving supplies (like oxygen), physical space to accommodate patients, and qualified personnel.

 

[Rosemarie]

We have a strange situation here in Scotland. It is illegal to leave your house except for a long list of reasons. These include unlimited outdoor exercise, so you can go out as often as you want for a walk, jog, cycle etc.. "Non essential" shops have to close, but supermarkets can sell "non essential" goods. You can only have 5 people at a wedding, but 20 at a funeral.

People are, as we say in Scotland, "scunnered".

They are making it up as they go along.