Readers have their say on socialising rules
With days to go until the Government’s “rule of six” comes in, we asked Echo readers what they thought of the new restrictions on how to socialise safely.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that from Monday, September 14, it is illegal to meet in groups of more than six people both indoors and outdoors – with some exceptions. Exemptions include for school and work, attendance in places of worship and for gatherings such as weddings or funerals held in line with covid-secure guidelines.
Households or support bubbles with more than six people are also exempt.
Here’s how you reacted on our Facebook page:
Vivienne Young: “The Government did say that they may have to shut pubs so that schools could reopen without an increase in cases, instead they shut down families.”
Barry Marshall :“We all know why it's being imposed so let's all comply and see what happens. It's never been difficult to understand from day one.” Sharon Mustard: “It’s not rocket science, people have to take responsibility for their own actions! Unfortunately, the flower of common sense doesn’t grow in everyone’s garden!”
Sarah Gardiner: “I don’t find this confusing at all. What people are (deliberately) forgetting is that pubs, buses, have to have enhanced cleaning and social distancing in place- schools have different versions of this."
Sam Wright: “It’s absolutely laughable we can’t be around more than six of our family members but our children can sit in a class with 30 other kids.”
Paul Taylor :“There’ s nothing complicated anyway. Socially distance and a virus can not spread !”