Allow family members who live in different houses to meet
I believe the first phase of lifting the lockdown must be to allow us all to meet our loved ones who live in different houses. For almost 7 weeks, parents haven’t seen their adult children; grandparents haven’t seen their grandchildren; partners who live apart haven’t seen each other.
Of course we need to try to adhere to social distancing rules for the meantime and we need to continue regularly hand-washing and being mindful of this terrible virus, but we also need to see those we love! None of us knows how long we have on this Earth and especially for the very elderly, this enforced separation from their families must be miserable and filled with longing to see their families again. Some must be wondering if they will live to see their children and grandchildren again.
Please, First Minister, before politics, before the economy, before education, even before health and safety, comes love, hope and family. Allow us all to see our nearest and dearest again.
Why the contribution is important
Because allowing us to see our family members again whilst adhering to social distancing and using the track and trace technology of an app would not be high risk and should not raise the R level significantly. However, it would dramatically change the experience of lockdown for almost everyone. People would feel much happier, the mental health of the nation would improve and all the most important aspects of life would be able to resume despite the continuing risk from the virus. People don’t want to risk their loved ones’ health so they would stay 2 metres away but they need to be allowed to meet and see each other.
by JMLGrant on May 06, 2020 at 03:26PM
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