Speaking to some folks I hadn't seen in a while yesterday really confirmed my feelings that the uk government is being far too aggressive by fully lifting restrictions next week.
Masks and social distancing will become "optional" ... which of course means that nobody will use them. The problem is, most of the peeps I know have only had one vaccine, and they are terrified. They must go into work regardless, because all work from home orders are also coming to an end.
Vaccination is going well here, yet people are being forced into danger when we're so close to the finish line. It's absolutely crazy, and it really wouldn't hurt to keep things like masks in shops and entertainment venues a little longer. 😡