Coronavirus update - NO MORE RESTRICTIONS

[A Quiet Monkfish]

Well the cases by area (last 7 days) are here

https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/details/cases


Wales 75k out of 1.15 million. Looks like your source or maths are askew

Basically, the same as England. Considering Wales has consistently had tighter rules and more restrictions than England, it seems they weren't needed - other than of course, to show how 'different' we are from England.

[cyril evans awaydays]

Basically, the same as England. Considering Wales has consistently had tighter rules and more restrictions than England, it seems they weren't needed - other than of course, to show how 'different' we are from England.

I thought the new Welsh restrictions kicked in a week ago or have I got that wrong?

[Divine Wright]

Basically, the same as England. Considering Wales has consistently had tighter rules and more restrictions than England, it seems they weren't needed - other than of course, to show how 'different' we are from England.

If the rules were followed then maybe there would be a difference but you cannot police the whole population.

I think it probably points to a couple of things - People's attitudes towards the restrictions and the transmissibility of this variant.

It's better to be safe than sorry and taking a cautious approach at the very least shows essential workers that the government is aware of their struggles and is trying to make things easier for them.

Boris Johnson's words and policy is a kick in the face for people in the NHS who are overworked.