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Social Distancing? What Social Distancing?!
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TTT - // Spanish flu, SARS etc...but we are still here \\ - I was referring to general human stupidity, this won't wipe us out but something will and it'll be aided and abetted by us. //
I think not - the stupid people in any sort of position to act on their stupidity in a way that would seriously harm the human race are a tiny fraction - easily overruled by the sensible ones.
I think not - the stupid people in any sort of position to act on their stupidity in a way that would seriously harm the human race are a tiny fraction - easily overruled by the sensible ones.
Yes, Spicerack. In fact coming into contact with most people is bugging me right now. I have learned that
A) a lot of people do not understand arrows
B) 2m only applies to other people
C) 2m is in fact a moveable goal post depending on how much of a hurry you are in
D) "sorry" prevents the spread
E) I'm the grumpiest person I know.
A) a lot of people do not understand arrows
B) 2m only applies to other people
C) 2m is in fact a moveable goal post depending on how much of a hurry you are in
D) "sorry" prevents the spread
E) I'm the grumpiest person I know.
I think the fable of “social distancing” needs to be laid bare.
First of all, it is frequently referred to as a “rule”. It is not a rule; it is nowhere to be found in any legislation; it is not enforceable. If you are out and about with the one person you have chosen from another household in a “….public open space for the purposes of open-air recreation to promote your physical or mental health or emotional wellbeing” you can give them a hug, give them a kiss, sit on their lap. There is nothing anybody can do about it. You can then split up and take up with another person and do the same.
The government keeps on publishing guidance which sets out what we can do. Much of it is accompanied by the proviso “subject to social distancing rules”. For example this:
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“Details on a range of outdoor activities which will be allowed in England from 13 May 2020 subject to social distancing rules”. This is totally misleading. The Coronavirus Regulations and the recent amendments are not subject to social distancing “rules”.
So to the practicalities. Even with the limited range of activities currently permitted, maintaining a 2m gap between every person is totally impractical and often impossible. Everybody religiously queues 2m apart to get into a shop. Once they are in all bets are off. Many smaller shops - and even many of the larger ones - have aisles less than 2m wide and people will not hang about whilst somebody is studying the allergy warnings on a packet of Bisto. They have to pass by closer than 2m away. Many of the footpaths where I live are considerably less than 2m wide. If social distancing is to be maintained buses must be taken out of service. They are only 2.4m wide with a gangway down the middle.
So what of future proposals?
- The idea that school pupils – especially younger ones – will maintain a 2m gap is pure fantasy and the notion that teachers will be able to enforce it is equally risible.
- Aviation? No chance. All we hear about is how far apart passengers will sit on the aircraft. That’s the least of the problems. There’s checking in, embarkation, using the toilet, refreshments on board, disembarkation, the luggage carousel. None of this is possible whilst keeping 2m apart. Civil aviation and social distancing are mutually exclusive activities.
- Train and tube travel? The government is urging people to return to work. They are also urging them to avoid public transport. Unless tubes and trains are to be restricted to about 15% of their capacity social distancing is impossible. If they are to be so restricted 85% of the population who work in the large cities – especially London – will not get to work.
It’s coming to make-your-mind-up-time for the government. Either they keep these “rules” in place and see the economy totally destroyed and children’s education slaughtered. Or they find another way, save their education and restrict the economic damage to merely catastrophic.
First of all, it is frequently referred to as a “rule”. It is not a rule; it is nowhere to be found in any legislation; it is not enforceable. If you are out and about with the one person you have chosen from another household in a “….public open space for the purposes of open-air recreation to promote your physical or mental health or emotional wellbeing” you can give them a hug, give them a kiss, sit on their lap. There is nothing anybody can do about it. You can then split up and take up with another person and do the same.
The government keeps on publishing guidance which sets out what we can do. Much of it is accompanied by the proviso “subject to social distancing rules”. For example this:
https:/
“Details on a range of outdoor activities which will be allowed in England from 13 May 2020 subject to social distancing rules”. This is totally misleading. The Coronavirus Regulations and the recent amendments are not subject to social distancing “rules”.
So to the practicalities. Even with the limited range of activities currently permitted, maintaining a 2m gap between every person is totally impractical and often impossible. Everybody religiously queues 2m apart to get into a shop. Once they are in all bets are off. Many smaller shops - and even many of the larger ones - have aisles less than 2m wide and people will not hang about whilst somebody is studying the allergy warnings on a packet of Bisto. They have to pass by closer than 2m away. Many of the footpaths where I live are considerably less than 2m wide. If social distancing is to be maintained buses must be taken out of service. They are only 2.4m wide with a gangway down the middle.
So what of future proposals?
- The idea that school pupils – especially younger ones – will maintain a 2m gap is pure fantasy and the notion that teachers will be able to enforce it is equally risible.
- Aviation? No chance. All we hear about is how far apart passengers will sit on the aircraft. That’s the least of the problems. There’s checking in, embarkation, using the toilet, refreshments on board, disembarkation, the luggage carousel. None of this is possible whilst keeping 2m apart. Civil aviation and social distancing are mutually exclusive activities.
- Train and tube travel? The government is urging people to return to work. They are also urging them to avoid public transport. Unless tubes and trains are to be restricted to about 15% of their capacity social distancing is impossible. If they are to be so restricted 85% of the population who work in the large cities – especially London – will not get to work.
It’s coming to make-your-mind-up-time for the government. Either they keep these “rules” in place and see the economy totally destroyed and children’s education slaughtered. Or they find another way, save their education and restrict the economic damage to merely catastrophic.
