Isolation centres way to go
STAGGERED BY PUB PLAN
SO the Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, suggests when we come out of lockdown and new restrictions are implemented we should stagger closing time in the pubs.
He says it is to stop everyone leaving the pubs at the same time.
For heaven’s sake, what planet are these people on?
Does he think for one minute that people are going to leave a pub at 10pm and go home when the pub over the road is open until 11pm?
These people coming up with these ridiculous ideas are the people we vote for.
The mind boggles at what ingenious plan is next.
Joyce Donnelly
WHENEVER the coronavirus problem is under control, it’s apparent an overview of the Government’s response to it will take place.
Given the second lockdown was introduced to avoid the NHS becoming overwhelmed, one key question for any inquiry should be its capacity.
No previous virus outbreak has ever led to the population being ordered to stay at home or business closed down, or any excess demand for hospitalisation. GPs often advised those with viral symptoms to rest and take over-the-counter medication.
The Covid demand for NHS beds has exposed the misplaced policy of reducing beds and wards in the NHS over the past 25 years. Opposition to this was always disregarded as standing in the way of progress.
NHS strategists pursued the so-called “critical mass of services, within centres of excellence” with the early discharge of patients and recovery at home.
This policy was followed by Labour and Conservative governments.
Covid has changed this approach forever.
Given a vaccine is not yet available, more capacity will be needed for those seriously effected by the virus.
Liverpool was once well served by isolation hospitals, when treatment was limited compared to today.
It would be a welcome development to consider another similar facility to ease the pressure on those hospitals trying to provide clinical services, and dealing with Covid.
Financing extra capacity should be seriously considered to avoid the pressures on existing NHS staff and services.
Name and address supplied FURY AT FIREWORKS
I AM emailing you all firstly to express my absolute disgust in relation to fireworks being allowed during a pandemic and secondly that they have been allowed to be for sale to the general public.
Surely this is not acceptable? It is causing accidents and is putting extra pressures on the NHS A&E departments.
I work for the NHS and personally feel this is yet another insult and work strain on staff!
I am recovering from a major injury myself and on Friday, in my local area, there were numerous, very loud industrial fireworks causing a nuisance to both the local community and animals.
I have raised my concerns on numerous occasions, years previously to local MPs and the response I receive, if lucky, is they will raise it, but nothing is ever done.
Mrs S MacLean THEY DID US PROUD
I WOULD like to congratulate two of our local football teams for their fantastic exploits in this season’s FA Cup.
Although Marine and Skelmersdale United had contrasting results in their respective ties, it was tremendous to see both being given live TV coverage.
Skelmersdale United have every right to hold their heads high after their 4-1 defeat to League Two side Harrogate Town on Friday night (November 6).
But Marine’s victory on penalties at Colchester United the following day was simply incredible, putting them into the second round of the competition for the first time in the club’s history.
Just fantastic to see, huge well done to both clubs.
Bob Marks via email