Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 7:36pm
Hi aitch,
The "gagging" was last year:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/boris-johnson-dominic-cummings-chris-whitty-patrick-vallance-press-conference-speech-a9537671.html
and that's why I said I'm sceptical of that format and preferred the Sky News Q&A this week, where Sir Patrick Vallance was able to freely answer questions from the public.
The one thing we should all know is that people spread the virus, yet governments around the world are having to put draconian measures in place to stop people travelling, because some can't or refuse to understand that they don't have the right to be an exception. I would dearly love to go back to the UK to see my Dad and other family, and to check on my house there, but it's not about me, it's about all of us - and I know you understand that, but there are so many who don't. I agree with those who say we're a long way from getting back to 'normal'.
By the way, after our last chat, my Dad spoke to his GP's surgery about why his second vaccination had been cancelled and was told that they're following Government guidelines. A younger friend, 84, has had both doses - she asked her GP why there are inconsistencies and was told that they're following the manufacturer's guidelines. I'm pleased for her and others whose GPs have used their discretion to protect the highly vulnerable; unfortunately, my 92 year old Dad isn't one of them and continues to shield at home.
Stay safe,
Kim