Quote Originally Posted by LeningradCowboy View Post
The new variant seems to be so infectious that those sort of restrictions will barely affect the number of cases this time. The vast majority of people are going to be fine, but anyone who is high risk should probably start shielding ASAP.
Its not just as simple as those at high risk start shielding. People will need hospital treatment anyway.

If the virus has a significant impact on NHS staff with a service already under pressure then there are going to be major issues. There will be an increase in Covid patients inevitable and that will be coupled with NHS staff being off sick or/and isolating with covid.

I really dont know what the answer is. I dont think telling people to work from home but go ahead and have your Christmas works gathering is anything other than bonkers though.