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that gives an huge number who would be in the isolation category.

But far fewer than are currently in 'lock down'. I'm only thinking out loud as it were, but the old military adage that 'he who defends everything defends nothing' comes to mind. A policy that relies on everyone doing the 'right thing' - many of whom won't be particularly motivated to do so as they personally won't be at significant risk (and so continue to travel on crowded underground services or stroll amongst crowds on Scarborough sea front) - is perhaps less likely to succeed than one that concentrates the effort where it is most needed and depends on those most motivated.


Also in a way there's only one kind of vaccine available - i.e. individuals own immune systems - I can't help feeling we're missing the opportunity to get a substantial chunk of the community 'immunised' at an early stage - which might have been an effective/reliable way of reducing the on-going transmission. Working with nature as it were, rather than against it.

I think the process of flattening the Boris's curve is our only option.

Absolutely - I not in anyway suggesting people don't follow the government advise. Rather like riding a tandem - following one policy consistently (even if it's a less than perfect one) will still give a far better outcome than trying to mix two incompatible approaches at the same time. My words are just a 'thought experiment'.


    - Andy.

that gives an huge number who would be in the isolation category.

But far fewer than are currently in 'lock down'. I'm only thinking out loud as it were, but the old military adage that 'he who defends everything defends nothing' comes to mind. A policy that relies on everyone doing the 'right thing' - many of whom won't be particularly motivated to do so as they personally won't be at significant risk (and so continue to travel on crowded underground services or stroll amongst crowds on Scarborough sea front) - is perhaps less likely to succeed than one that concentrates the effort where it is most needed and depends on those most motivated.


Also in a way there's only one kind of vaccine available - i.e. individuals own immune systems - I can't help feeling we're missing the opportunity to get a substantial chunk of the community 'immunised' at an early stage - which might have been an effective/reliable way of reducing the on-going transmission. Working with nature as it were, rather than against it.

I think the process of flattening the Boris's curve is our only option.

Absolutely - I not in anyway suggesting people don't follow the government advise. Rather like riding a tandem - following one policy consistently (even if it's a less than perfect one) will still give a far better outcome than trying to mix two incompatible approaches at the same time. My words are just a 'thought experiment'.


    - Andy.