The R Number
We need to give people and business clarity re the way forward. We cannot continue to just make general statements about how difficult a position we are in. Everyone knows that and some ,sadly, more than others. If we genuinely want "grown up conversations" then we should treat the population as grown up. 99.9% of the population are responding magnificently so don't let the 0.1% set the strategy for how we articulate the way forward.
The R number is key so make it front and centre- not some magic number that we hint about where it sits. Publish it daily and indicate to the 99.9% what specific things could be relaxed if we can get to a certain level, if it slips publish it and indicate the areas that are driving the slippage and what the reactive steps will be. Publish daily what the 5 biggest areas of concern the police have regarding areas of non-compliance., and ask for peoples support to address that. There are many other ways but we keep hearing that this is about the science. Well make the science visible and give people some trust and credit.
I believe if there is a target and measurable steps then the 99.9% have demonstrated they are responsible , caring people who will respond and allow us to return to a degree of normality sooner.
Why the contribution is important
I feel there is a lack of trust being shown to the vast majority due to concerns over the vast minority and how they do and could behave going forward. After weeks of millions demonstrating how responsible they are then we need to give them some confidence and hope. People understand and respond to numbers and targets. If we just keep it about words and generalities then frustration and lack of buy-in grows. The millions who are acting so responsibly and magnificently deserve a grown up conversation!
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