Please social distance / wear a mask / wash hands

The vaccination program offers a way out but its not an immediate option for removal of restrictions. It?s great that so many people have received the first dose of the vaccine but there is still some way to go.

Please be patient for a while yet and carry on observing social distancing / wearing a mask and washing your hands.

Two doses of the vaccination are needed and even then those vaccinated don?t have total immunity. They could still catch Covid but shouldn?t get as severely ill as they would without it. Yes we all want to see friends and relatives again but relax too soon and there could be another lockdown.

The usual illnesses and reasons for admission to hospital aren?t going away. Though admission because of falls will hopefully be down as less people are out in the ice and snow. Please think of those who need medical attention for something they couldn?t have avoided and the staff who will treat them. A bed in use for Covid is one that can?t be used for another patient. Maybe the Covid patient could have avoided catching Covid by observing social distancing leaving the bed / staff free for the person hit by a car on a zebra crossing. Social distancing while queueing might seem like its not that important but the effects don?t stop there.