And it certainly sparked a debate. In total 347 of your had your say - here we round up some of your views on the matter. Many said the decision should be based on the dog and the situation. Alex Pitman said: It completely depends on the dog and the owner. My dog doesn t like other dogs and can be nervous of strangers, so he is on a lead when there are others around. But he is offlead when it s quiet because his recall is brilliant and he never wanders far away from us. I don t think a blanket rule works, but tougher restrictions are sometimes necessary.
And it certainly sparked a debate. In total 347 of you had your say - here we round up some of your views on the matter. Many said the decision should be based on the dog and the situation. Alex Pitman said: It completely depends on the dog and the owner. My dog doesn t like other dogs and can be nervous of strangers, so he is on a lead when there are others around. But he is offlead when it s quiet because his recall is brilliant and he never wanders far away from us. I don t think a blanket rule works, but tougher restrictions are sometimes necessary.
Readers divided over introduction of free twice-weekly Covid tests NORTH Essex residents are likely take up the free twice weekly Covid tests, our poll has revealed. Everyone in England is set to be offered the tests as the Government prepares for the next stages of easing lockdown restrictions. The lateral flow tests – which can provide results in roughly 30 minutes – will be available from Friday, regardless of whether people have symptoms. Residents will be able to obtain a test through a home ordering service, workplace or school testing programme, or by collecting one at a local test site. A poll on the Gazette’s website revealed 54 per cent of readers would willingly take up the twice-weekly tests, whereas 41 per cent would not.
PLANS to send all school in England back at the same time could lead to a rise in Covid rates, parents and education leaders have warned. As part of his “road map” out of lockdown, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced yesterday primary and secondary schools as well as colleges will reopen next Monday (March 8). Schools have been closed to all students except those classed as vulnerable and the children of key workers since the start of the Christmas holidays in December. The Government has often said schools reopening would be its priority when easing lockdown restrictions and education establishments will be the first places to reopen after the third national lockdown.
PLANS to send all school in England back at the same time could lead to a rise in Covid rates, parents and education leaders have warned. As part of his “road map” out of lockdown, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced yesterday primary and secondary schools as well as colleges will reopen next Monday (March 8). Schools have been closed to all students except those classed as vulnerable and the children of key workers since the start of the Christmas holidays in December. The Government has often said schools reopening would be its priority when easing lockdown restrictions and education establishments will be the first places to reopen after the third national lockdown.