77 days in /isolation/lockdown.

Despite all the rhetoric and lies, I am not convinced that all is well, not happy with all the figures that are being passed on and am nervous about the spread of the contra virous and what appears to be a relaxation to the lockdown that is politacal, far too early and not based on the science. We shall certainly not take much advantage of the extra freedoms that are being bestowed upon us. The “R” number is still far too close to the magic “1” figure, the latest being 0.7 to 0.9.

Our esteemed Health Secretary seems to be a bit economical with the truth and like his boss, is reluctant to answer  questions fully, if at all. At first, 70 odd days ago, I thought heg was OK but I have changed my mind. His performances at the briefings are poor and very similar to those of his leader. His handling of the phasing out of the lockdown is wishy washy with no clear explanation of what is allowed and what is not. The briefings have now become so uninteresting that it is hardly worth watching them or taking any notice of the graphs and figures presented to us each day.

Our grandchildren are more interested in the date that swimming pools will be re-opened. They say that swimmers will have to arrive in their costumes, numbers in lanes will be restricted and social distancing will need to be observed. None of this is any use to swimming clubs who could have up to 8 lanes with 10 swimmers or more in each. It is unworkable. Even though it is thought that chlorine would kill the corona virus, there is a warning that a “stricter regime” will still have to be enforced when pools do reopen. Swim England has warned that up to 500 pools could be closed permanently.

As for football (and cricket), social distancing will still be required so no change there. A kick about with dad may still be OK but any competitive marches would be out of the question.

Indoor sports like snooker are now playable but in front of empty auditoriums. Horse racing started under similar rules yesterday but it was not the first sport to be re-instated. Pigeon Racing beat it, by a nose.

My niece’s husband came to price a new side door for the garage today. We definitely need it so there is no need to hang around.

Went this morning to see mum. She was absolutely in form and I stayed for quite a while having a chat. I just missed her lunchtime carer, Jenna, who was just cycling into Anlaby. Her gardener has started doing the garden again and has begun by tidying up the borders. The lawn will be OK for another week. It is already looking better.

UK deaths Monday 1st June        112

UK deaths Tuesday 2nd June      324