WEBCHAT Wales’ biggest mistake in the coronavirus pandemic and the thousands who died

You can’t lay all the blame at the feet of the government. People had a responsibility too to abide by the measures in place and the lockdowns. Many flouted these rules and didn’t believe that Covid actually existed or was as bad as they said, they were only concerned with their ‘rights’ and themselves. People could have done more to stop the spread too. Karen Williams

Biggest mistake is having Drakeford in charge playing politics with people’s lives and wellbeing trying to upstage the UK government. In a national emergency such as these times all devolved powers should’ve been suspended and a UK government approach taken. Less confusion, clearer lines and aims whether they’re right or not. Simon Barker

Stop blaming the government, we all still went out, mixed together, moaned like mad at every decision, we all knew how to stay safe. Take responsibility.

Why did certain people not listen to the advice given? Why did they choose to ignore the advice given? Why did they flout the rules? Why did they refuse to believe that the pandemic was real?

Steve Pitts

Everyone must take responsibility for themselves. They clearly have not, as shown by the numbers of infected people. They got infected either because they did not follow the guidance or because someone else did not. Michael Wilkinson

I don’t think there has been a time when restrictions were “unpopular” with the majority. The vocal minority have pressured politicians via the media into making some bad calls, but the majority have expressed support for control throughout, I’d say.