Media are wrong to claim people don’t understand Covid rules: Yorkshire Post Letters

From: Mick Devlin, Leeds.
What has happened to 'common sense' over public health? Reader Mick Devlin poses the question.What has happened to 'common sense' over public health? Reader Mick Devlin poses the question.
What has happened to 'common sense' over public health? Reader Mick Devlin poses the question.

CLARITY currently seems to be the most overused word in the UK when it comes to the pandemic and the response of the public.

According the nation’s opposition politicians, newsreaders, radio and television talk show hosts – in fact all media – clarity on Covid-19 is what people need.

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Well, let me tell you that I don’t need every bit of information that comes from the Government to be scrutinised, analysed and picked apart.

The Duchess of Cambridge sported a face mask during her visit to a Sheffield charity last week  - will others follow her example?The Duchess of Cambridge sported a face mask during her visit to a Sheffield charity last week  - will others follow her example?
The Duchess of Cambridge sported a face mask during her visit to a Sheffield charity last week - will others follow her example?

This horrible new coronavirus has been sweeping through the world with devastating results for many months now.

The Government message that all my family and friends and neighbours understand with great clarity is ... consider other people’s safety and your own by social distancing (two metres).

Wear face coverings, focus on hand and personal hygiene including hard surfaces, stay safe at work by following the company safety measures.

Work from your home if possible.

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Keep travel to essential journeys only and avoid large gatherings.

The words that should be used most are simply... common sense.

Editor’s note: first and foremost - and rarely have I written down these words with more sincerity - I hope this finds you well.

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Sincerely. Thank you.

James Mitchinson

Editor

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