X : Has UK Gov handled COVID well?
Me : Many things we could have and could still do better on. However, compared to letting this virus run rampant then I applaud the action taken. But there are costly lessons (in terms of lives) to be learned and that needs a Royal Commission.
Me : I would also emphasise that we're not through this yet by a long shot. No, things are not "perfect", they never are. There are failures in the system and unfortunately those failures mean loved ones. But there are also good efforts being made. Hence my encouragement of Gov.
X : You're not answering the question. Is UK Gov handling this well?
Me : We could have and could still do better on many things. Let us leave that to a Royal Commission. Now is not the time. We should start by supporting positive actions being taken.
X : No criticism?
Me : Criticism is fair (there are many things we could still do better) but start by first acknowledging and supporting the positive actions being taken. Remember, we have some who believe the virus should be left to run wild.
X : There are a lot of armchair experts out there.
Me : Agreed. That's one of the problems. Along with misinformation, confusion and some misteps. However, there has been positive action taken and that shouldn't be ignored but supported and acknowledged first.
X : Are you referring to @MattHancock comment on "divisive"?
Me : Yes. I think his response was completely fair and I'm a member of the Labour party. I also think the accusations and some comments on twitter are disgraceful -
Me : I'll put it bluntly, back in March, PHE figures had between 318,000 to 530,000 dead by Spring 2021. That's what we were facing and could still do if left to run rampant. Regardless of misteps, we must support the positive action taken.
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