hello @Noel7 from across the ocean in Auckland, New Zealand
We had similar things said to us here in New Zealand, including no swimming, going to the beach etc, it's since been reversed, our Governments are required to abide by the Law.
Think about all the health & safety laws, customs, quarantine, etc laws etc all already in place ....they are there for a reason... It's not up to academics who are basically doing "research" calling the shots...
There's much discussion on the airwaves saying the whole modelling process and assumptions made with a blanket approach worldwide is flawed with fatal consequences to the wider community, and obviously the economy.
One serious issue is the complete lack of inclusion as to "economic impacts and that of general health needs" which of course are basic fundamental rights under international laws...
I'm sure there will be much discussion going on behind the scenes and heads will roll.
I heard Dr Siousxie Wiles telling an elderly blind gentleman living on his own who has had no home help/ cleaning in his home for 5 weeks he was not to have his cleaner go into his home as she also did cleaning for 3 other people. Not once did she try to establish if the cleaner has been cleaning for those other 3 people during lockdown, nor did she express concern for his other needs.
No cleaning means basic everyday hygiene he can't undertake are not been done, think toilet, shower & kitchen & laundry cleaning ...
The words coming out of her loud mouth, appalled me.
It's people who are" ignorant of common laws", which is not an excuse for breaking the law, who are running the show...sadly.
I personally hope one of the things to come out if this is that university academics are reigned in to abide by the law with there research and they are held to account as it's NOT OK.
Too many boundaries have been crossed.
Our Model has been designed by unelected by voters to Parliament "Gamers".