Hi Russell, good to hear from you and that you are well. Life here in the west has been as good as it can be really, hardly any restrictions and lock downs since the first 3 month one. Mcgowan does have the backing of most people, even after the not reopening on Feb 5th. Still no one in hospital with the virus. Only in quarantine, got a few omicron, in community which they are trying to find. Mask wearing in shops etc is now on. Not sure about what have and have nots?
Mcgowan did say when saying Feb 5th to open it would give us time to watch what happens over east. Well after watching the disastrous NSW situation and Victoria, totally lost control of the situation and just panic rule changes on a daily basis. So I am relieved that he has now stopped the borders reopening fully.
I quite like your premier, and he was doing really well, maybe got caught up by Slomo not scomo as I call him. Worst PM ever in my opinion. I am double vaxed, get booster on Feb 6th booked in. 2 of my friends in uk caught virus after xmas catch up with family at hotel, and said like a very bad cold sore throat and cough tired etc. Now testing negative. My brother and wife just been to Tenerefe ? he is 81, live in Cheadle, so still going away. Sister rings regularly, goes out wears mask everywhere, go to their local club. All are triple vaxed. I think that is what we are not opening for, once triple vaxed here, as omicron protection is very low with double vax. Our hospital system would not cope with a big outbreak. Yes Pollies and media are shocking with BS. I am on another forum also, facebook one, "Just Chorlton - on - Medlock" Good for all local stuff and will have Manchester Garages people on it. Stay safe, keep in touch cheers Rob