The problem about not outlining the thinking re a plan is that Raab's 5 points are vague and perceived as subjective and, as was asked today re R, there is no clear position that when reached (how they would know i am not convinced as they have no idea what is happening in care homes) lockdown will be reviewed. What are the metrics behind each of these which means the strategy can be reviewed:
- Making sure the NHS can cope
- Evidence showing a sustained and consistent fall in daily death rates
- Reliable data showing the rate of infection is decreasing to manageable levels
- Being confident in the range of operational challenges, like ensuring testing and the right amount of PPE, are in hand
- Being confident any adjustments will not risk a second peak
Why not explain these in terms of actual figures, what is to lose if they do this, and then when attained we move to stage 2, which looks like...(next stage of plan, which i do not believe they currently have).
Every briefing though says the peak is past, hence it seems many folk think we are safe...it is all about smart communication, which has been sadly lacking, in fact it has been woeful.