It was inevitable that there were going to be major outbreaks at universities, as I was following what was happening on NBC nightly news when the American universities went back a month earlier. It was also inevitable that there was going to be a second wave in the general population here after seeing the signs in much of Europe. When people mix the virus eventually spreads, it is as simple as that. If people stop mixing like in the first lock down cases drop. The hard bit for all governments around the world is getting the balance right, which is not helped in our case by those that ignore the rules and a lack of testing and tracing.
With a virus that is once again out of control there will be even less inclination for the travelling public to sit next to a random stranger for a few hours when we are all told to socially distance to help protect ourselves. The reasons for that reluctance will include the possibility of death, getting long Covid and giving it to older family members. Obviously some will consider the risks as acceptable but most won’t. Getting a test at the airport reduces the quarantine period but offers little else in the way of comfort.
Last edited by LTNman; 9th Oct 2020 at 05:44.