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About 3500 COVID cases reported today and a positive test percentage of 12.6%!!! Note the WHO max "under control" percentage is 5%!!!! I slammed into a certain bbc presenter this morning re the reticence from various media people and other agencies re the connection to this latest surge in infections, that being the fact any fool can see there was a significant causal connection to the recent behaviour of footie fans (not the only cause of this; but IMO it is a huge factor!). The reticence was breathtaking at the time of a clear threat to public health. I'm picking up stories from family sources re returning footie coaches full of fans being totally infected with COVID - f####### unbelievable (not surprising though!!!) and hugely frustrating for people/citizens who have tried so hard to conform with all the requests and advice to battle against this virus!! It is not the first time that the sport of footie has impinged on the battle to suppress this virus and it really has "set us back" again. IMO all these relaxations in travel, footie attendances, attitudes etc are so disappointing and I listened to the Scot FM at lunch time reiterating that regular message to be cautious and follow the FACTS advice on tackling COVID - the battle is not over says she and be aware of this surge! But don't panic as the vax prog is having a significant effect on reducing hospital admissions and deaths compared with events that happened this time last year.