This just reinforces that the UK's "lockdown" wasn't really a lockdown at all. There were some restrictions which had a big impact on some groups of people (like folk in care homes who couldn't see their families, cancelled weddings and not being able to attend funerals of loved ones), but the general restrictions didn't prevent people from going out and about.There are generally some who want restrictions and lockdowns simply for the fun of it. Don’t know if it’s the WFH or hope that furlough returns, but you can see the appeal to some. Stay at home, work whenever, spend time with the family, no travelling to work, go out for that leisurely stroll and grab a takeaway coffee….. I wonder if they’d still want lockdowns if we had a Chinese style lockdown ? I doubt it.
Now don’t get me wrong, if hospitalisations become too much then yes it’s a sacrifice we have to make. But that’s the point it’s a sacrifice eg something I won’t enjoy and hope the need never arises but will accept as a last resort once the data and reality means that’s the only option. But there are some who genuinely seem to just want restrictions and lockdown simply for lifestyle reasons.