Best actually to watch the football at home and leave the pub for people wanting to use it for its intended purpose, i.e. to have a drink, possibly something to eat and a chat. But that’s another story.
//…so they won’t be able to pick you up for Test & Trace.//
They will if you have the NHS tracing APP installed, hence dave’s recommendation.
People with the NHS tracing App should uninstall it. It is clear that the government has decided to take a realistic approach at last and accept that the spread of the virus cannot be prevented. The latest surge in new infections has not been accompanied by a similar surge in deaths and hospitalisations so that acceptance cannot now be accompanied by the usual blood-curdling warnings of Armageddon for the NHS and funeral directors. But in the by now time-honoured fashion, its latest announcement on the relaxation of restrictions has degenerated into a shambles, with the news that millions of people will probably be ordered to self-isolate because they have brushed past somebody who has tested positive. This is ludicrous and will have a far worse effect on some businesses than if they were forcibly closed.
The only people who now need to be tested are those displaying symptoms of the disease which are serious enough to warrant medical attention, and only then to determine what treatment they need. But the government seems intent on continuing to inflict damage of businesses where it is unnecessary. A “government source” was quoted in the paper today, saying, “self-isolation is an incredibly important tool in preventing the spread of the virus.” That’s arguable. But what is not is that forcing people into quarantine when they have no symptoms of a disease and probably haven’t got it (especially when the worst outcome for the vast majority of people who do catch it will be a few days in bed) is just about the silliest thing you could do when you are trying to ensure the country’s recovery.