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UK Government's Recovery Strategy

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posted on May, 14 2020 @ 02:27 PM
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This got read this morning and here's some highlights .

There's a forward by Boris .


Now, with every week that passes, we learn more about the virus and understand more about how to defeat it. But the more we learn, the more we realise how little the world yet understands about the true nature of the threat - except that it is a shared one that we must all work together to defeat.



That's kind of saying , it's blinking dangerous but we re not going to say just how dangerous . Fair enough .


mass vaccine or treatment may be more than a year away. Indeed, in a worst-case scenario, we may never find a vaccine. So our plan must countenance a situation where we are in this, together, for the long haul


It's admitted a vaccine is going to be hard work given there aren't vaccines for coronas .

The document mentions drug treatments , but it's clear they're putting most of their chips on a vaccine. Its considered theyre looking at this the wrong way up. Hope isn't a strategy .

= Artemisia annua =


The worst possible outcome would be a return to the virus being out of control – with the cost to human life, and – through the inevitable re-imposition of severe restrictions – the cost to the economy.


Agreed , except that sacrificing anything to ' the economy ' ....we re done with that . Who's economy is it anyway ?

The plan goes to outline 3 phases , recognising the need for PPE along the way , and pointing out a second wave which gets out of control is what to avoid . Seems sensible . It wants to ramp up domestic production of PPE .

This is emphasized main thrust :


return to life as close to normal as possible, for as many people as possible, as fast and fairly as possible….

…in a way that avoids a new epidemic, minimises lives lost and maximises health, economic and social outcomes.



Now that seems ok , but it's a direct contradiction to what comes later about 'normal' .


Ultimately, a strong economy is the best way to protect people’s jobs and ensure that the Government can fund the country’s vital public services including the healthcare response. 


Now this seems to be like banging your head on the wall wishing there weren't bombs falling on your dugout . It just isn't radical enough. The economy is crashed . One job is one job , a DIFFERENT job is something ELSE to do . There is no point protecting jobs , but hand out new jobs that's a better idea . Ones that kind of bear a relation to the circumstances perhaps ? Or are we going to wait till the pubs open again to prop the government coffers up ? Wakey wakey .

It talks about education : boo boo , so what if they're not at school , give them something else to do instead .

It goes on with what you'd expect , stopping hotspots , phone tracking etc .

It tells you to keep off public transport cover your face and don't go to Wales or Scotland , ahem .
Don't go hiding in the clefts of the rocks .


Enforcement

The Government is examining more stringent enforcement measures for non-compliance, as it has seen in many other countries. The Government will impose higher fines to reflect the increased risk to others of breaking the rules as people are returning to work and school. The Government will seek to make clearer to the public what is and is not allowed.



Means are not discussed .

And then it goes on ...social care , care homes , shielding yada yada you know the drill.

Eventually you read this , based on the assertion that bailout or furlough costs a lot of dough


So as the UK adjusts the current restrictions, the Government will also need to wind down the economic support measures while people are eased back to work

The Government will also need to ensure the UK’s supply chains are resilient, ensuring the UK has sufficient access to the essential medicines, PPE, testing equipment, vaccines and treatments it needs, even during times of global shortage.



Ok , no mention of food though , despite the coronavirus act being in large part about food security .

And here's the contradiction / from " getting back to normal " This is perhaps the most significant statement , page 48


The world will not return to ‘normal’ after COVID-19; much of the global economy is likely to change significantlyThe world will not return to ‘normal’ after COVID-19; much of the global economy is likely to change significantly. The UK will need to be agile in adapting to and shaping this new world if the Government is to improve living standards across the nation as it recovers from COVID-19.


The document ourtlines the international response saying that until the four of the globe are clear , nobody is safe . There's international fund s etc . they're paying into as well.

Two other points of note we don't hear much


Wash your clothes regularly. There is some evidence that the virus can stay on fabrics for a few days, although usually it is shorter, so if you are working with people outside your household wash your clothes regularly


No making tiktoks in your kitchen with your ambulance uniform on anymore , sorry .

And


Keep indoor places well ventilated. Evidence suggests that the virus is less likely to be passed on in well-ventilated buildings and outdoors. In good weather, try to leave windows and doors open


That's the sort of thing that's useful info. Some estimation of the death rate might be worth knowing . We know about "R" , and if we don't get told "D" the public might not take it seriously enough ? The kids might not want to go to back to school , or the workforce might be a little unwilling to get " eased " back down the mineshafts and round the grindstones .

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posted on May, 14 2020 @ 02:39 PM
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Peeps here give me snip about Trump. Pffffft. Id take him over Boris any day.



posted on May, 14 2020 @ 02:44 PM
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but it's a direct contradiction to what comes later

And here's the contradiction / from " getting back to normal " This is perhaps the most significant statement , page 48


It's odd how these world leaders don't manage to get their points across. Their messages are rather cryptic most of the times too, be it when they write something or record themselves. It's almost like they actually communicate with each other and release these just so they can claim they've done something to fix problems.



posted on May, 14 2020 @ 03:06 PM
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I must admit that I thought Boris and co. we're doing a good job. How wrong I was. Really concerned about the next few months over here, I expect we will see a rise in cases pretty soon.



posted on May, 14 2020 @ 03:15 PM
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a reply to: Churchhousecreeper

They're not doing too badly to be honest. At least Boris and co has got a plan , which seems a little more sensible that trump winging it on his own * brainpower* criticizing his scientists too.



posted on May, 14 2020 @ 03:46 PM
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a reply to: DoctorBluechip

Agreed, but Boris' party's approach seems so disjointed, even the other members of the United Kingdom are against it..



posted on May, 14 2020 @ 04:09 PM
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a reply to: Churchhousecreeper
True that . They're not as eager to see the cases go up when " covid' secure " turns out to be false advertising , perhaps



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