We're now at 'lockdown +3' i.e. 3 weeks on lockdown and with Easter approaching (tomorrow), it will be tough for folk in towns trying to stay in. For myself and my better half, we are pondering what to watch on the TV after exhausting those we said we would watch. Last Tango in Halifax was especially watchable, and could do with a few more of those making, not that I'm expecting it.
Lighter nights mean we can get outside a bit more, but enthusiasm to do anything has waned a bit given the dire situation we are in.
I go for a run most mornings, and it sets me up (mentally and physically) for the day, and better half gets out on her bike now and again although I can tell she is not enamoured with the status we are in.
There's talk amongst the politicians of a lockdown review, (mainly being pressurised by the press) but there's no chance of that as we hit about 1000 death per day. In theory, this should gradually reduce over the next week or so as the lockdown takes effect (a 14 day lag they say) so I would guess we are in for about another months before they consider any loosening of the rules.
We (the media) are watching other countries keenly as to what they are doing and seeing what works, what doesn't of course and ultimately have to make a judgement on what is best on balance. That is really where the debates are - the 'balance' piece. Total lockdown a la Wuhan in China would appear to be a good option, but at what cost to one's mental health? ..and will it just pop up again any time soon? With a vaccine being some months away, there will have to be some careful consideration of what to do and when. Balance is the big thing.
