I think (and hope) that the Indian variant is not too much to worry about.
We saw an increase in daily cases last week (up to about 2600) and the last two days have been closer to 2000. These are relatively small numbers considering our population and the number of tests being carried out. A few hundred imported cases can dramatically impact the data.
They seem to be pretty confident in the vaccine.
I think the media are delighted to sensationalise and I think that the government are actually keen to let them in this case. We are getting to the younger age groups who are more likely to be vaccine hesitant. This latest variant might boost take up in the younger age groups.
Add to that, the fact that by and large the public have had enough of the restrictions and want to start living again.
The general attitude seems to be a shrug of the shoulders and let’s get on with it.
