Context: At this moment I'm apprehensive about the virus. I'm worried the relaxation at lockdown will have a similar effect as last time and many people are not yet vaccinate, myself and children included and that makes me anxious. I also struggle with change so going back to some form of normality is unsettling for me. The last minute planning and arranging of these things makes me feel like I'm not in control. Hopefully it will be more positive than how I'm feeling at the moment. My anxiety hasn't taken over yet and instill feel in control to a point so that's good.

Context: In my home bubble I am very relaxed. The weather has improved so we are spending a lot of time in the garden and it is very therapeutic. We are fortunate to have a large outside space where my older children can study and practise their karate and music.  I have avoided leaving the house because I do feel more anxiety outside of my home. The only time I left in the last 3 weeks was for my baby's MMR. The surgery was locked to patients and we needed to ring a bell to get in. All staff were in masks and it felt like a tense environment. I was happy to get home. I

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I have conflicting feelings.

What's happening in the world is horrible, there's no doubt about that, it incredibly sad to see and hear of so many deaths in the world because of this awful disease and I really do hope that we find a way to contain/cure this soon and save as many lives as possible.

Looking for a silver lining, however, I'm working from home and my mental health has massively improved because of it. My day usually involves waking at 5am, driving 30 miles to work usually stressing out in traffic, and once I get to work I'm tired before I've even started, then I have to do it again in the evening, usually getting home late in the evening, not having time to cook properly because I just want a few hours on the couch to switch off before I have to go to bed and get up at 5am again.
With my current working from home situation, I'm getting twice as much sleep as I normally do (usually only get around 4 or 5 hours tops), I'm not stressed and tired from driving for over an hour, I'm able to switch off at a reason time in the early evening and actually cook healthier meals, spend more time with my partner etc.
So although the whole reason we're in this mess is awful, by being forced to stay home and work, my mental and physical health has hugely improved.

Context: Positive about change but not convinced that it will all relax in time. I have no faith in the government and I'm so sad at some many people have died. I want to see my family and am fed up of being in the house. Looking forward to summer and better weather and going on holidays. I am nervous about returning to offices and my work making me travel to London. I don't want to socialise, I'm still scared of catching the virus and want people to be wearing masks and stay distanced to make me feel safe. I'm nervous about people I love getting the virus

Context: I feel optimistic about the current situation with the vaccine roll out. I also feel that if the population are willing to accept the current rules we will return to some form of normality. People should understand that this will never go away and COVID will be with us and the possibility of annual vaccinations maybe required. The future looks more brighter than this time last year. Governments around the world should also help other countries that do not have the infrastructure that other countries have to help them with there vaccine roll outs.

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I am very nervous that it is still going on, I miss going out and seeing my friends and going to restaurants.
I want lockdown to be over, I really need a holiday and a break from work. Work has been so hectic at the moment can't even leave the house.
The vaccine needs to work so we can go back to our normal life's, been nearly one year since we went into lockdown.
Since we went into lockdown last year I have been working from home on a daily basis and not hair a hair cut in 4 months now.
Government is going too slow on opening shops and restaurants

Context: At the moment I feel really quite relaxed as the situation here locally is very peaceful and quiet. The sunny weather is probably contributing to this. We are lucky that our house and garden is big enough to keep us occupied, so in a way this feels like a holiday right now. We have quite a few major projects lined up doing things we have been meaning to do for ages. Now we are basically forced into doing them to use the time gainfully. We will see how we feel next week if the lockdown were to be tightened up due to some irresponsible individuals.  I am sad that I had to cancel my plans to go abroad to visit elderly relatives, but 'it is as it is'.

Context: The situation is daunting. I worry about my parents and elderly family members a lot. However, everyday I remain more hopeful that the end is nearer and we’re going to come out of this as a stronger nation. I have been able to find the most positive parts of isolation and have used it to take some much needed relaxation - by spending time with my family and making the most of my daily exercise. I remain hopeful that we’re going to push through this, and I’m thankful for my health, and my family’s health.

Context: Not as relaxed as I was for the first lockdown. We are not affected as a family but know extended family members been treated and as luck has it survived the experience. Not being able to enjoy the normal festive Christmas was very hard to deal with. Not a great party person but family means a lot to us. So felt frustrated with not knowing till last moment it seemed we would be able to actually meet as a group. We did get to see son which was great. Outside and within the guide lines. At least now can look forward to the summer relaxation. However still worry about what will happen next winter. Can only hope not as bad.

Context: It's very sad to see the numbers of death growing each day due to this virus especially as we can see so many people not respecting the social distancing rule and to stay home the maximum they can when some workers ( ie : doctors , nurses , any healthcare specialists ) as so much risk to caught it and potentially die of it or having to lock down themselves too when for some they got they own family to protect from the corona virus. It's not been a great start of the year so far and definitely a first and hopefully last. Nothing and nobody could have prepare anyone for this. On top of that here in UK so so many people lost their jobs due to it and even the potential 80% of pay to come it will be hard to make it financially

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I am optimistic that with the Vaccination roll out that is currently being implemented will give us release from lock down and get back to a new normal. We will however still need to be cautious as to distancing and wear masks when in crowded spaces.
The economy will take a very long time to recover and a lot of independent retailers on the high street will take a long time to get back to their financial position pre pandemic with the outlook for some businesses quite poor and may well go out of business. Cash as a mainstay of payment now is not the normal and banking on the high street will be more difficult as banks take the decision to go online and reduce their face to face contact possibilities. Working from home an option for several types of business leading to no need to have a main/head office and use rented conference facilities when the need for large events is required leading to reduced costs.

Context: I took a job as an essential worker 6 months ago.  When I took it I was a bit more anxious about catching or spreading the virus.  Six months later and that fear and anxiety has dwindled.   I think I have accepted the fact that I might get it, but I am doing everything I can to protect myself and my family.  I wash my hands constantly and expect my children to do the same, especially after coming in from outside.  We use hand sanitizer regularly.  I wear a protective gown, gloves and protective glasses at work, and dispose of my PPE carefully and properly.  I am not going to live in fear, but I am going to live with caution.

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I'm glad that Boris Johnson might cork it, and that the majority of us are combatting this in our own special way, as well as via the means we were told to do. Not a fan of self isolating but it's for a good cause so, yknow.

America isn't holding up so well, I blame conservatism and ignorance. We'll get through this, but I hope afterwards we understand how important universal healthcare is, and socialism in general. It's funny how our society very quickly turned rather left-leaning to combat this, almost like this is the world should behave in general. Now we see a bunch of economics demand blood sacrifices to oil the gears of capitalism. I can't believe it - we have to kill people to make sure our economy stays afloat? Not right. Must change.

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Honestly. I like the situation with the epidemic. I spend all day at home. I watch movies, I play games. Just a buzz. I have sex. My family is happy. We don't waste our time on television and news. It's only depressing. Soon it will end and we will live as before. So just a thrill. People use this time for good! develop and don't take nonsense in your head. And everything else will come by itself
I don't care that there are few food stores. I have a large stock. I have claimed this before. Good Luck!

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I feel very apprehensive, last year I was told to shield, my husband to shield with me. The figures were very low.
This year my husband has to work, the figures are high and him and I worry we are at way more risk. The support for shielding people is not taking into account partners.
Until he is vaccinated we are going to be vulnerable. I have been in a full 13 months next week and it seems that the government are not really protecting people like me who have other people in the house having to work.
I feel sad as I have not seen my children or grandchildren to hug for over a year.

Context: I feel it is on its way to getting better. I think the corona virus is on its way out but I don't think life will be back to normal for a while. I have accepted that life will take a while to get back to normal so I am calm with it all. I just hope people don't go silly so that it takes longer than it should for things to get better. I think the world will take longer than the UK to get back to normal and that will set people back. I do worry about places that aren't taking the right action like Brazil as it slows the progress down.

Context: I am currently in day 8 of self isolation due to having a cough. I have spent all the time at home with my family and I feel very chilled out and just enjoying the family time together. Coronavirus is scary but by staying inside, I have less of a fear of it as I am not near other people. I feel very happy and I have managed to get a few jobs done around the house and I'm spending valuable time with my 2 year old which, as a full-time working parent, I don't get to do all of the time so it has been nice albeit not the nicest of circumstances.

Context: The situation is concerning but I feel that it is following the trend and pattern expected following social distancing measures.  I am encouraged that society at large seems to be following the current advice without to much objection.  I am confident that we will overcome the virus but concerned that the change to our society may last for a long time.  The economic impact will be severe and I worry about how we will be able to revert back to normal life within as short a time as possible.  I am a little uncertain about the actual severity of the disease in relation to seasonal flu but have to accept the information given to me by the media and the Government at this stage,

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I feel relaxed as there is now an end in-sight due to vaccinations being rolled-out to the general population. I also feel relieved that we can all look forward to a return to normal life. I do feel that we can learn alot from the past year and that we will all become stronger as a result. Everyone will become more aware of the dangers aroud them.

 I feel relaxed as there is now an end in-sight due to vaccinations being rolled-out to the general population. I also feel relieved that we can all look forward to a return to normal life. I do feel that we can learn alot from the past year and that we will all become stronger as a result. Everyone will become more aware of the dangers aroud them.

Context: Overall I feel overwhelmed. It is hard not to become all consumed with the information, the fear, the anxiety and the worry. It is hard to find a way to feel useful. Living day by day is better than trying to focus on the longer term and finding small tasks to complete to bring a sense of success and achievement are important. Each day I go to bed later in a bizarre attempt to delay the coming of the next day and all the headlines of more infections, deaths and stories that the day surely brings. Daily conversations - and especially video ones! - with people are a real lifeline. Fake news worries me enormously. In a way I feel 'safe' in lock down and I worry more about all that comes next.

Context: I feel mostly fine about it because I am not really at risk since I'm young, however I feel a bit worried about my brother who has a condition making him more vulnerable as well as my dad who is older. I feel relaxed because the whole situation has made everything else (university, work, etc) and the problems related to that go away and for now I can mostly just do whatever at home. I am for the most part not too worried about the corona situation as I know it will be over soon and there are not a lot of cases in my area. However I am annoyed that it has had such an impact on my day to day life, as supermarkets require lining up now to get inside and I am barely going outside these days due to social distancing.

Context: I am pretty relaxed about the situation at present as I have had my first jab and with the probability that I will return to work on 12thApril I now see a return to my normality.As I now have a timeframe for when,in all probability things for me are returning to normal for myself I feel I can see a clear path ahead as to what I'm going to be doing in the next few weeks as not having a timeframe has been difficult.However,I am eager to have my second jab and this is something I know I have to wait for but I am eager to get it

Context: I feel sad for the people and families who will lose their lives.  I also feel some worry about how the future will pan out and the impact of this situation in regards to people's healths, jobs etc.  I also feel hope that we will get through this situation and that hopefully there may be some good that comes of it such as more money in the nhs and recognition of keyworkers.  To an extent I feel relaxed in that I am working from home and les stressed due to not having to commute, having a lesser workload and more time at home.

Context: I am enjoying the down time and doing things at a slower pace, I feel relaxed. I feel hopeful about my future as I have done some contemplation about the future. I feel a little annoyed that people are not following the lock down. I feel happy that I am relaxed and have more time to myself. I feel less stressed too, which is a great thing and I am keen to keep this feeling of relaxation. I am grateful that I still have my job and can earn a living. I am not really missing friends. I am suprised that I am enjoying the lockdown.

Context: Generally I'm saddened by this coronavirus outbreak. Although I am relaxed about mine & my family's health, the loss of life around the world from the pandemic itself and the repercussions are upsetting. I fear for the future of the world, economically and socially. Alternatively, I see the blessing of the virus in revealing inadequacies in society which must be addressed for the future. Finally, I'll note that my fears regarding international relations are growing due to the vulnerability of the world. I had hoped a global pandemic would provoke nations to come together with honesty and good will, however it appears the opposite has occurred with China and USA being examples of countries failing to be cohesive or transparent both internally and externally.

Context: I am feeling worried about catching it as I'm immunosuppressed, but less worried than before as I have received my first vaccine.  I feel conflicted as I actually like some aspects of lockdown such as not commuting, being able to work flexibly.  I'm sad that my son hasn't seen his grandparents for over a year but also worried about how tiring life will be when we are 'back to normal'.  I'm looking forward to seeing my friends and familya gain later in the year and am hopeful that we might manage a holiday in the UK.

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I am trying to not think too much about the Corona situation as I will get upset, stressed, worried and sad. Instead I have been focusing on myself and my own needs. I have been practising mindfulness but meditating, exercising and eating healthier foods.

 I can get stressed and worried very easily so this is why it is so important for me to stay emotionally balanced during this uncertain time. I have not been reading the news too much and anything that I need to know I find out on social media which some times gives out good information. I try not to discuss corona with my friends and family as they are a bit too obsessed with the situation.

I am hoping that very soon everything can go back to normal and people can go back to their normal lives as I am a bit tired of working from home as I live with family and it is getting a bit too much

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Hopeful that we are emerging from the terrible year we've had.

Angry that the government has mismanaged this so badly we are still in lockdown a year after the pandemic started. So many lives have been lost unnecessarily that it is hard to comprehend the loss so many people have felt.

Desperate to get this over and done with so we can return to normal  life. The people just need to stick with the guidelines for another few months and we have every chance of beating this.

Proud of the NHS rollout of the vaccination programme that is helping us move towards a return to our lives.

Context: I feel the country would be better off if everyone stops being selfish and stays indoors. In addition to this police should patrol public spaces greater due to many still gathering at parks regardless of the laws enforced. Coronavirus is greatly affecting everyone especially those like me who live with a grandparent so have to be more careful when leaving the house in order to not bring it home due to old people being at a much higher risk of developing worse symptoms resulting in hospitalisation which puts a much greater strain upon the NHS.


Context: I'm personally not bothered or affected by this at all. I'm not saying the virus isn't serious or harmful, but for those people who aren't classed as vulnerable, I still think there's a lot of overreaction and unnecessary panic. This pandemic also shows how selfish, ignorant and bone idol the British public are as it's clearly too much for them to be able to follow a simple set of rules. It's not like we're going to war, you're being told to stay at home and watch TV. Obviously people don't like their freedom taken away from them but this must be one of the easiest rules in history to follow.

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i am very anxious about the virus, i am scared to go out shopping in case i catch it.  I worry about passing the virus on to my parents,s i have to shop for them and leave shopping at a safe distance as well as getting prescriptions. On the other hand i wish i could get it and get it over with, its like waiting for it to happen, it is a truly awful situation.
I hope the government are telling us the truth about what is happening, and hope that we can all be tested and find a cure/ vaccination.
Once a vaccination has been found there should be an investigation as to how all this began in the first place and how we can avoid this happening again.

Context: ready for lockdown to be over, but ok with the timeline set out.  vaccine rollout going well. very angry at government for their mishandling of this pandemic beforehand though. happy to work from home forever really, i enjoy having no commute and a better work life balance. nhs pay rise is easily do-able, decrease the mp salary. most people not really following lockdown properly to be honest, lots of non mask wearers, people shopping not alone. this pandemic has lasted a lot longer than necessary because people didn't follow the rules

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There are many things we as a society are NOT being told about this virus, beyond the absolute hysterics of mainstream media. I also feel disgusted & sad that billionaire globalists (UN IMF OEDC TLC WB WHO etc) appear to be pushing this virus to achieve Global Govenence & remove liberties & freedoms from the peoples of this world.
I wonder if these mega rich totalitarians will be holding their Bilderberg meeting by video conferencing this year?
I study foreign policy & international relations & clearly these globalists have not learnt anything from 2016 (Trump & Brexit) that we, the people do NOT want their toxic One World Gov't. It also saddens me that they would use a terrible, heartbreaking virus in the year that (convieniently?) the UK leaves the EU & Trump could be reelected for another 4 years. However they are using this to push the poisonous Agenda 2030 for their own greed & NOT the good of the world or society.
Sorry, but this is how I feel at the moment.

Context: I feel concerned about the new variants that keep appearing. I’m feeling grateful for the vaccine. I’m worried children are being sent back to school too early. I worry for my family members, especially those with existing conditions. I’m worried about my job and how things will be when the office opens again. I also feel worried that we will never get our old way of living back. I feel that our government have acted too slowly and that’s why things have been so bad here. I think the lockdowns have been too short and not enforced enough.

Context: I feel very insecure regarding the coronavirus situation.  I have no faith that the government is acting in the best health interests of the country.  We have been in official lockdown but this hasn’t been enforced so most are ignoring the rules.  The vaccination programme is powering ahead but with only one shot, and the second not within the manufacturers’ timeframes, who knows what the final efficacy will be. The economy is being taken care of as best as possible but the fine line between this and the health of the population is biased towards the economy.  I am fearful that once kids go back to school next week infections will once again rise.

Context: I am concerned for the mental and economical well being of humanity. The longer isolation periods are the more affected our world will be but the fewer deaths from coronavirus there will be. I believe that we are in a fragile time because of the different possible outcomes from this pandemic. I think and hope that all of humanity grows from this experience, it is an event that has the opportunity to push us into a new phase of thriving that we weren't in before. However, I am concerned that the opposite will happen, countries will drift further apart and we will move back along the timeline of growth and innovation.

Context: I a fairly relaxed. At the end of the day, if you are able to follow the guidelines and reduce human contact to as low as possible, then you ought to be ok. I have to go out to shot but try to get out early when it is quite and with the new procedures supermarkets are enforcing, I feel fine. In addition, if you are meant to catch the virus, then you probably will. I had a cardiac arrest lasting 72 minutes last year ad survived without issue, so it kind of makes me more relaxed. 500 characters for 50P that's a canny rate of return!

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I feel fairly relaxed about the current situation. I live a quiet life where I am mostly at home so day to day life is not really much different for me although I do appreciate this is not the same for everyone. As a country we are doing very well with the vaccination programme and it feels like we are getting the virus under control.
As the pandemic wasn’t something I could personally control, I have chosen to look at it from the viewpoint of what we gained from it rather than what we missed out on and am thankful for the time I got to spend at home with my partner and our children and for the time off from my job.

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I feel sad for those who have lost loved ones, who are feeling alone or whose lives have been very disrupted. Also, I feel very much for those in financial difficulties or without essential support systems available to them.

I feel extremely angry that the Government did not act sooner and that they continue not to be moving quickly enough on testing.

I feel desperate for those countries with inadequate healthcare systems.

I feel angry at the levels of inequality in this country, which continue to be felt through this crisis and have left our public healthcare system on its knees.

For myself though, having recovered from what I think was Covid-19 (a test would have been nice) and with (at the moment and hopefully continuing) well family/friends, I find myself able to make the most that this period of lockdown presents. I am eating better than ever, exercising daily and have time away from a job that I realise causes me stress. I live alone but am regularly in touch with family/friends by telephone and online. I am actually, in many ways, less lonely than normal. Plus, I am desperately pleased for the potential this period offers for the planet to heal itself a little. I love the city without cars: the air is clear and breathable, noise pollution from traffic outside my flat is down. And I like the simplicity and relaxed pace of this life: shopping infrequently and only for essentials; time to plan meals, time to exercise and time just to be.

I would not wish for this - the world should have been better prepared - but being better prepared means living more healthily, sustainably and fairly. I hope we are able to learn the lessons this tragic time has offered us.

Context: I am much more comfortable and relaxed about the corona situation right now. Cases are down & the vaccine rollout has been successful and at pace. My children go back to school the week after next which will give us all more normality. They are excited about seeing their friends again. This in turn will lift pressure at hind which will be a relief for us all. My disabled daughter will receive her vaccine very shortly, as will I as her carer. This too is a big relief.  My older relatives each have received one dose of the vaccine while my grandmother now has had 2 doses. This has brought much needed good news and has lifted their spirits and given them hope for the coming months.

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At this time I feel confident in the corona situation with vaccines now being administered. I fully support vaccinations and praise how quickly they have been administered.
The spread is very low in my area and my workplace are taking great precautions to protect their employees. They have provided training and also provide PPE (I work in a special school).
I support the government in prohibiting travel and remaining focused in still stopping the spread.  I fully support mask wearing and social distancing and would be concerned if these precautions were scrapped too soon.

Context: I'm feeling positive that the vaccine seems to be making a big difference to the number of infections, and that it doesn't look to be too long now before we can really start to relax the current restrictions.  This last year has been hard, although I do feel it has had some benefits, such as the opportunity to work from home more often even once the offices have reopened.  I've also been able to take up a home exercise routine using youtube videos, which has helped me to become fitter and start losing weight - I'm planning to keep going with this in the future.

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I am tired of the lockdowns and the restrictions that have been imposed on the whole country and think this pandemic' has been blown out of proportion. We seem to have collectively lost our common sense over the last year.

I think the media are partially to blame for this and perhaps those with a financial interest in seeing lockdowns extended and vaccinations rolled out.

I will be relieved when the country as a whole can get back to some sort of normal life and hopefully not the 'new normal'.

Context: I feel that we have not done enough in the UK to prepare for this situation - the NHS deserves all the support they can get, and the fact that people are still not observing social distancing angers me. Sadly it seems that the Conservative government have underfunded the NHS for a decade now, and they paying for it with innocent lives. The nurse who died from the coronavirus recently is just one of the many deaths that will be brought upon by us by this virus, and I blame the government for this. I have nothing further to add at this moment in time.

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I feel optimistic that the end of the pandemic is near. Cases and death rates are falling daily and hospital admissions are reducing. The vaccination program is going very well. I’m hopeful the risk of covid is finally reducing abc becoming manageable. I expect annual vaccine boosters to control new variants of the virus.
Lockdown has been difficult and hard for everyone but the efforts and definitely paying off and I’m hopeful normality will return shortly.
The difficult part will be keeping to current restrictions and not becoming complacent and relaxing too soon.

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This very moment, I feel moderately okay about corona. It is a mind over matter and to stay safe as much s possible. But still live life to the fullest, cause corona is making things short lived but also making time flow by very quickly.

However, it does seem to be getting better gradually. As long as people take care of their hygiene, wash their hands and etc accordingly as this all should be normality.

Goes to show how unclean humanity can seriously be, it is basic knowledge and cleanliness

Context: I am quite anxious about how long this may last for and the possibility of my family getting unwell. I'm also concerned about the financial repercussions for my family. It's quite hard working from home and trying to help children with schoolwork, however I am relieved that we are safe at home and not at any more risk than we have to be. I'm disappointed in the people who are not sticking to the distancing rules though, meaning that more people are being put at risk. I am quite sad about all of the people who have lost their lives and really feel for their families and loved ones, and am massively appreciative of all of the frontline and medical workers that are still trying their best in what must be awful circumstances sometimes. Thanks

Context: When taking part in this survey last year I did not think that almost a year on we will still be in same position, lockdown, working from home not being able to freely see family and friends. Even though everything is still up in the air at the moment hopefully the next few months will be better and we will all be bale to get back to normal whatever that is. Hoping that the vaccine proves effective especially when lockdown is eased but with the new variants coming up on a daily basis who really knows what is happening and what might happen in the next few months

Context: Currently, I am feeling quite relaxed and content as self-isolation due to COVID-19 hasn't impacted my life in the slightest as of right now. But I do have slight anxiety about the possibility of being infected with it and passing it on to a vulnerable person, especially a family member who I currently live with that is elderly and therefore more susceptible to the virus. Globally, I am optimistic that we will recover from this pandemic in a couple of months time when a vaccine is developed, or at the very least control the situation better than we are doing now.

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I am slightly anxious and worried for family and friends who are older or suffering from pre-existing conditions which increase the mortality chances from COVID-19; self-employed close family worrying about the financial aspects around this; friends who have lost their jobs; and family and friends working in the NHS.

I am fortunate enough to live with a friend of the same age (30), with no children, and able to work from home with a rather low risk of negative impact to employment status. So in that respect the main sense of anxiousness is in regard to others, yet also the social distancing and lack of face-to-face contact with friends and family causes a sort of sense of disassociation from normal reality (rather than loneliness or isolation per se).

Context: I am pleased that the vaccine rollout is going well, this feels like some genuine hope after a long and difficult time for everyone. I have some anxieties about whether those who refuse the vaccine will put others at risk, including risking those who are medically unable to have the vaccine and those for whom the vaccine may not work as effectively as for others. I look forward to being able to see loved ones and friends in person, though I will still be taking some precautions for a while as a close member of my family is clinically extremely vulnerable.

Context: Worried about loved ones catching it and dying. We have older parents with other underlying health conditions. They are shopping and walking and staying indoors. We know someone whose daughter works as a health care assistant on a ward that deals with the Corona virus. It's not the intensive care ward but deals with undiagnosed cases. I am a key worker. I work as a Teaching Assistant at a Primary School.  We are working on a rota at the moment.  Next week it will be my turn to work and it scares me. My own children are teenagers and able to be trusted to be at home doing their school work, what if I get the virus and infect them? My husband is a keyworker.  He is a civil servant who can not work from home.  I hope he won't come into contact with anyone. There are 2m distance measures in place but not everyone abides by them. I nearly jumped a mile when someone coughed in B&M near me. I literally wanted to run out of the shop. I am happy to self isolate,  its lovely to spend more time with my family.  Our dog is benefiting from longer walks every day (we take it in turns to walk him and it counts as our exercise.  I feel that in the UK we are lucky to be well informed through our government and news channels.

Context: Corona is worrying for everyone, especially as the future of our families, the economy and the world is unknown. Although there is a risk of dying from corona the survival rate is so much higher and thats the part we need to focus on. As for me personally, although i'm worried about my family and friends i'm finding the lockdown situation actually quite relaxing and calming. Although not being able to do day to day things is frustrating at times, it's really given me the time to slow down and focus on myself and my wellbeing.

Context: I feel more at ease. The prime minister Boris Johnson has stated that lockdown will end by the 21st of June. This has slightly improved my mood about the virus as I have closure about the lockdown. I don’t fear the virus as much as I used to as everything is starting to die out such as cases but there is a bit of fear in me that there is a possibility that the virus could mutate and be more dangerous this could result in more cases and more deaths which in theory would put us in a another lockdown and would be an endless cycle. But at the moment I’m feeling quite happy and well.

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I feel fine I’m not worried no one I know is worried the situation is a joke to be honest. I’ve been happy at home and home schooling has on the whole been great teaching my daughter. Closing the world and destroying the economy for something that’s 99.% recoverable it’s a joke the economy needs to open up.

No one I know has had it or died from it all it is flu just renamed exagurated figures to make covid seem worse than it actually is. I won’t be having the vaccine and no one in my family will either.

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I still feel very sad about all the people that have unnecessarily died, and worried that my parents are still somewhat in danger as they’ve not received their dose of the vaccine yet. I am less anxious than I was a few months ago but I am sad to how this year has negatively affected my mental health and potentially my future - I feel my career has been negatively impacted and I will be undergoing treatment for my depression for years to come.
I am afraid that people are becoming complacent with the rules and I am worried things will get worse once schools go back this week. I am more hopeful than I was about things in the past but it’s still overshadowed by fear and worry.

Context: After weeks of anxiety and stress concerning the coronavirus I have started to feel more at peace. I have settled into a new routine and have kind of got used to the new normal. I have stopped worrying about what I cant control and focused on what I can eg. staying at home. I am looking forward to the day when life can become normal again and taking time to reassess life and my goals for the future when the pandemic is over. I am doing what I can to help myself and others to make it out of this situation healthy and well.

Context: I feel that the situation is quite unstable, there are a few things that look very positive but there are still a lot of risks with the overall situation and I do not think the recovery has been as positive as I hoped. For example there was some good actions around people looking out for each other, and more flexible working, that I'm not so sure are going to continue, despite it being proven it can go well. I am hopeful around actions like the vaccine and the improved care, but also know people seem to be getting more complacent than ever. I don't want the good work so far to be undone, in particular.

Context: Having lost a friend to covid last year who was a young bubbly nurse in her prime, covid is a scary thought.  People who don't believe it to be more than flu need to open their eyes and see the bigger picture.  The government has not played the best part in this but ultimately it is down to us to follow the rules and stay safe. The vaccine seems to be having a good impact and hopefully life will regain some normality very soon. This is going to have an impact on the economy for months if not years ahead.

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Things seem a lot more positive than they did a year ago but there is still anxiety that things could go wrong again if people let their guard down or break the rules. However, it does feel that we have gone through the worst and the situation will never be as bad as it was before.

I am also looking forward to a more normal summer and catching up on things that I have missed doing previously. This includes seeing friends and family that I have not seen for many months, and going to places that I have not been able to visit for a long period of time, such as restaurants and bars in my local area.

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I am worried about my family as several members of my family are vulnerable to Corona.

I am worried about catching it and passing it to them so isolating as much as possible.

Anxious about how long the situation is going to go on for. Miss my job and those i work with. Miss my freedom. Concerned about mental health with being in isolation.

Wish people would listen to the government and authorities and stay at home. Also wish people would not panic buy as there is absolutely no need when you can do your shopping once a week as normal.

Doing my best to have a routine and do a variety of things each day.

Context: Firstly i think it is massively faked and manipulated by the World media trying to spark more fear, the world leaders have acted terribly over this , many losing jobs and houses over a stupid so called virus , the death figures are down this year compared to last year in the UK and Europe yet they are blaming Covid 19 on mass deaths , when it is no worse than the winter flu ., also while in lockdown many 5G workers are out in force around the world which is strange as I doubt 5G is essential at minute .

Context: The coronavirus situation has been around for a year now, I think it’s come to the point where people are fed up of being cooped up inside on lockdown, so we just need to start learning to live with coronavirus and get on with our lives. I’m glad they have found a vaccine, I’m a bit weary of having it as they made it within a year, but I will take it if it means life will just go back to normal. I’ve been following the rules, but this 3rd lockdown within Wales is just too much so I’ve just been carrying on with my life as normal!

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I feel okay because there is now a vaccine which seems promising and it is being rolled out at a fast rate in the UK which is great.
it seems like life may return back to some sort of normalcy in the near future and that is great. the announcements of slowly opening up restuarants and schools and so on is good to hear and i feel like i am looking forward to the future and potential travelling.
I do feel worried about the lack of uptake of vaccine in some communities and the inequalities arund the world when it comes to distrubuting the covid vaccine


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At the moment I am still worried about the corona virus and how it may affect me and my family, but I don't feel as worried/anxious as I did this time last week and I think that this is due to the fact that I have been reading less about it.
I've also been watching the news less, like maybe just the update in the evening.
I also feel more relaxed because I know my family and I are being very careful. It's also nice to have time all together (when there's no bickering!)
I feel more relaxed and rested in general but still get anxious when one of us has to go out for food or to collect medications.
I'm hopeful that things will be starting towards getting back to some sense of normality by May/June.

Context: I am not worried about the corona situation at the moment, but I think this is in large part because I have made a conscious decision not to follow the news any more. I found that following the news about it everyday was making me anxious but wasn't actually helping me at all. My current working situation has improved because I have finally been given equipment that allows me to work from home so I don't have to worry about working in an unsafe work environment anymore. The most vulnerable members of my family have also received their vaccinations now so I don't feel as worried about them. In all honesty I'm enjoying being able to spend most of my time at home with my partner without all the social obligations we used to have, so I am trying to make the most of this before things open up again and we go back to the way things were.

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I feel anxious about next steps by the country as I have little faith in the government. I also worry for other places ie USA and Brazil where the government is inept and could see it spiral beyond control, ruining many lives.
I am however not worried about my immediate wellbeing due to self isolation.
I do have concern for food availability (not overall supply) due to difficulties in getting delivieries for many.
The general self isolation has me a little unhappy as I cannot even commute to work, but being able to exercise outside takes the edge off.

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With the vaccine going well and the hospitalisations falling I am starting to relax more about the actual disease itself. I think the release from lockdown is slow and the economy should be given the chance to restart now. The longer everything is shut, the longer it will take to recover and more people will lose their jobs.
I personally just want to go to work and return to some sort of normality, I need it for my wellbeing and for financial reasons. I have been on furlough for the best part of a year and it has honestly been the worst year ever, the worry of thinking whether or not I would ever return to work.

Context: I have stopped watching the news as everything being shown is negative. Several people have recovered but we are not told this. Since I have stopped watching the news I am less anxious. The public are not taking this serious as people are still going out in groups. I think the government should be stricter. I still have to go to work as I work in the NHS and I like that I still have a routine so I understand it can be hard being stuck home. We need to stay in unless we're working or have to buy essentials to ensure the virus doesn't spread.

Context: Just waiting til shops and pubs are open, I don't want to get the vaccine as I feel I don't need it but I will take it as I want to travel and go to pubs, restaurants and gigs again and don't trust this government to stop companies from insisting on proof of vaccine, they screwed the nurses and doctors with their pay rise and they will screw the rest of us too. Unfortuantely I don't think people are taking it seripusly enough, I was just out to 3 shops and all of them were packed with some people not caring about masks or social distancing and acting like things were normal again

Context: I'm feeling quite calm as I don't tend to venture out much anyway, I'm not a very sociable person.  I'm relaxed as there is very little traffic which means there is a general air of calm and we're seeing more of nature coming to the fore.  If I'm honest, I'll be sorry when somethings go back to 'normal'.  The only time I feel anything other than calm is reading certain posts on social media but I can walk away from that and go back to my 'bubble'.  I feel that the situation may be tightened up due to people not taking things seriously, or even that it may be prolonged.  As it is at the moment, this isn't causing us major problems.  It's probably the only time I haven't worried about us both being unemployed

Context: I feel relaxed. I'm aware of the risks and I'm doing my very best to mitigate against them & I'm also pleased to see others in my local community doing the same. I feel positive about the future & about life going forward from this point. I find it hard to conceive of the disease touching me personally, yet I know there is every chance that it will. I have concern for older relatives, particularly my mother, and for other people I know in the community. I'm trying to remain positive and look ahead to the end of the lockdown period whenever that may be.

Context: I feel a lot better compared to a year ago I feel its been around long enough now that we've almost sort of learned to live with it in a sense. Obviously it's still a terrible thing which has taken millions of lives, but I feel because of this vaccine it'll sort of fade out in a sense, for example other viruses and illnesses such as the flu we've just sort of learned to live with and I think the same will happen with COVID, which is why I'm not too worried about it anymore. The only part of this whole situation that still gets on my nerves is how badly local governments and institutions have responded, for example the UK government's lackluster rules on individuals coming from infected countries and not properly scanning them.

Context: I am getting a bit more worried about the situation as a family member has been suspected to have corona and is being released from the hospital after receiving treatment. However, I think it is more the unknown that is scary as he wasn't tested so this goes to show even if the health care system thinks you might have the virus, they still don't have the resources to clarify this. I am worried that the NHS isn't going to be able to cope with the situation even though many amazing people are risking their lives to do all they can to care for others.

Context: I am please to see how well the vaccine roll out is going and how the numbers are dropping in the UK. Im now hopeful that there is light at the end of the tunnel for us in the UK but still concerned how long this may go on for especially as the rest of the world is not showing many signs of their numbers dropping. I am also disappointed/angry at how badly our UK government dealt with the xmas holiday period, as in not locking down properly, as this has caused, in my view, around additional 20,000 deaths (which could easily of been avoided) and lengthened our lock down period in the UK by, again in my view, 2 to 3 months.

Context: Currently, everything feels very uncertain and ambiguous. A lot of misinformation is being spread, which causes conflict in opinion. I enjoy being at home and feel relaxed and safe at home, however my parents have to work which is concerning in terms of their health and mine. I would rather they review current isolation advice sooner rather than later, as so much is currently up in the air. People still aren’t taking guidance which is highly ignorant. Better weather is making isolation less miserable.

Context: but annoyed it’s taken this long for it to be fixed but glad it’s over. looking forward to a normal life again soon. at the moment i’m quite relaxed regarding corona as i don’t see it as much of a danger to me personally as i make sure to follow social distancing and other rules regarding it. i do know personally know anyone affected by the virus which probably increases my relaxed attitude of the subject. i am excited to be able to go outside again like i said previously. i have had multiple birthdays ruined by the virus, both my own and friends parties.

Context: I am more optimistic that things will gradually improve. I have received my first vaccination and that makes me more relaxed about the future. Rates of infection are falling as are deaths. This may be the time when we turn the corner and restrictions lift. I am more optimistic now about the rest of the year. The vaccines appear to work and there is hope for all of us. We are beginning to think we may have a holiday this year and reestablish relationships with close friends we haven't seen for some time

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Frustrated at the lack of clear guidelines to follow and the lack of most peoples awareness of the problems.
Relaxed in terms of current situation. Have enough of what I need not to have to worry or be concerned currently.
Concerned about family members that could be the most at risk and the problems that them getting ill would cause.
Slightly helpless due to living at distance from family so being unable to help with anything if they need it.
Grateful of the available technology so that I can keep in touch and be in contact with a lot of different people

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Uncertain about the implications when things return to normal. Uncertainty surrounding family's safety. Sick of the media's coverage as most of it is totally irrelevant to anyone, practically.

Unsure of the right things to do as individuals.

Confident that I am will be fine but more worried about the vulnerable people.

Interested to see how it affects day-to-day life post-corona.

Wondering how it will affect the economy in the near future and in the longer term.

Annoyed at the goverment's advice as it is unclear and contradictory at times.

Context: I'm feeling quite apathetic about coronavirus. I am tired of it being the only thing on the news, and the only thing people talk about. I'm fine with social distancing and staying inside as it's what i normally do anyways but there are other issues in the world that aren't this virus, there's wars, hunger, climate change and it seems to be the only thing people talk about so am just tired of it. So in all am not really feeling much about the specific virus and just feeling like I can't feel anything towards it.

Context: I think I'm acclimatised to the lockdowns and restriction of freedoms to the extent that if everything were to open up to quickly it would make me anxious. In terms of the disease, the vulnerable people I know are being vaccinated quickly which makes me less worried than I was last year. I have received both vaccinations due to my job so I am pleased about that. I would like to be able to plan things and travel but I am prepared to wait until it is safe to do so although I do find this frustrating.

Context: The current situation is still worrying as still a large number of in- hospital patients and infection rate is still high. After one year of home working, I start feeling bored and would like to return to the office, as I miss the interaction with my colleagues in the office. I also miss eating out at restaurants and travelling to different places. In general I'm optimistic about the future with the vaccine roll out and really hopeful of a proper summer holiday. I hope majority of people will take the vaccine so that our lives can return to normal.

Context: I think all happening around the coronavirus is very exaggerated. Information is normally given without any reference so that it is not possible to evaluate the numbers. Too much pressure is done to make people afraid of something, to stay at home and close businesses. All media tell only horrors about the situation instead of sharing improvements. It is clear that it is easier to manage mass when they are scared. Overall I think that this is an artificial virus created by a human being to win an economic war on the planet.

Context: Recently I have been quite relaxed in terms of the covid situation. I have been self-isolating and feel better than ever in my isolation. I don't want to risk anything so I do not go outside unless it is crucial. Every time I have to go out shopping for food and necessities I try to stock up for the next 2 weeks at a minimum so that I can minimize my time spent out in public where the virus could be spread. I also wear my mask and constantly sanitize my hands. I have had multiple tests in the past few months and have tested negative each time.

Context: I am not bothered at the moment about the coronavirus situation as following being made redundant in October I start a new job next week. I believe that the vaccination program is beginning to show results and will allow life to return to some degree of normality in the next couple of months. After I get the vaccination I will feel even better about the situation despite the possibility of other variants not being protected against by the vaccines currently available. The speed and success of the vaccination development program bodes well for the future of vaccine development against other diseases.

Context: I am a bit fed up of the rules but have been following them exactly as I am supposed to. I'm a bit fed up seeing lots of others who don't bother following the rules at all. Work has been very demanding over this past year as I am a key worker & we haven't got much thanks for risking our health, so not too happy about that either. I am happy the government have been rolling out the vaccine pretty well, it's the one thing they have seemed to do right through this. I feel that we are getting close to things opening up again and I am very happy to be getting the kids back to school, that will be a massive relief.

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Personally, i'm okay and quite relaxed, I don't go outside and do as the government says.

I guess i can be a little annoyed at the selfish idiots who went out and defied governments requests this weekend, but overall and with reading that (even just for now) deaths have reduced, i feel okay, relaxed...

This is a marathon, i've adjusted to the situation (not much mind) but it is what it is, no need to get angry, annoyed, etc. Instead of life going 100mph, it's slowed time, given time to re-evaluate, think things and enjoy the more realistic things we have in life. So i'm all good with that.

Context: As I am a student, Corona has given me an opportunity to take a much needed break from school, and spend more time with family. it has also allowed me to change my lifestyle for the better (more time to exercise, eat healthy, keep up routines etc). However, I feel bad for those who are affected, whether by the virus, or just feeling lonely. I also understand the impacts it is having on the economy on a global scale. None of my immediate family have been severely impacted by the virus, so I probably do not feel as scared or worried as other people.

Context: I feel better knowing there are vaccines being rolled out and I feel a lot safer as I’ve been able to protect myself such as wearing my mask whenever I’m out or using public transport. I feel excited knowing this all will probably end by the end of the year. Obviously there’s a part of me that still fears the contracting the virus as it’s scary to think I may not survive it or end up dealing with a lot of health issues afterwards, but compared to last year my anxiety has reduced significantly about the idea of contracting the virus

Context: I feel that this third lockdown has been lifted too soon, we are nowhere near out of the woods yet despite the roll out of the vaccination. I am incredibly concerned about schools reopening next week also, I think this is a step in the wrong direction. On a positive note though, I feel that Rishi Sunak has done an outstanding job in dealing with the situation and cannot praise him enough. Yes, not everyone is happy and there will always be someone left out, but he was under a baptism of fire over the last 18 months and has been outstandingly fair.

Context: We are very much settled in the way things are right now, and the weekly shop is pretty much the only thing that causes some COVID-19 anxiety. It wasn't long ago that the proposed roadmap for coming out of lockdown was announced, and I think the full lifting of restrictions is too soon. The date is also right before my birthday, so I'm hoping others won't try to pressure me to do something sociable, because I'm not comfortable with going back to normal until I've had both of my vaccine doses. It's still long enough away that I'm not giving it too much thought right now though as things could easily change.

Context: The main concern for me is the financial impact of being furloughed and only earning 80% of my wage. The company I work for is very small and so is at risk of folding as a result of everything being closed. I am not too worried about catching the virus as for most people it's just a moderate illness, but the knock on effects such as losing my job puts me in a state of uncertainty and worry. However, there is solace in the fact that many other people are going through the same or similar problems - so I am not alone. This is not something that affects just me, but the majority of the population.

Context: At the moment, I'm not too concerned with COVID. I've been lucky enough to keep my job and work remotely. I've been able to stay at home and be safe. With so many people getting vaccinated, I feel hopeful. There's still a small amount of anxiety and fear I feel, but it's a lot less than at the beginning of the pandemic. I'm looking forward to being able to meet with friends again, to occasionally go back into the office and to be able to travel without fear. So overall, I feel happy, hopeful and at ease with the occasional bout of anxiety if I somehow find myself in a crowded space.


Context: given that i have had the first dose of the COVID vaccine, I don't feel like it will affect me as much as it will others who haven't had the jab. I am making sure not to mix with lots of other people and abide closely to the government laws, so for me personally I am not worried about the virus. i do know people my age at university that are going out every night and partying, probably increasing the risk and spread of the virus but I am making most attempts to minimise the risk for me and for others

Context: Feel fairly positive as cases continue to fall and vaccination rates  increase.  I personally am not too worried about it.  I wish people would continue to follow the rules.  I know very few people who have had it.  A little concerned at returning to school with all the pupils next week.  Concerned that rates of transmission will rise again.  Looking forward to lockdown rules easing and meeting up with friends and family soon.  Happy pressure on the NHS will decline.  Hope to be able to go on holiday in the uk later in the year

Context: I feel things are improving a little bit.  Vaccine rollout is going smoothly and soon the vunerable will have some protection against covid.  I think things will be more relaxed this summer, but in the winter months restrictions will have to apply to keep covid under control. I feel hopeful, but cautious regarding the future. As time goes by the scientists will learn a lot more about the virus and how it transmits in certain situations and we all will be able to help protect ourselves by having vaccines every year. Holidays abroad will not be the same for a very long time and it will take a long time for the holiday industry to recover from this.

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I feel that now the vaccine has been created and proved to be effective, things might improve very soon. I think the pandemic has opened a lot of doors on where society will move next and exposed vulnerability that need to be addressed. One example of  things improving is remote working. One vulnerability is that many people can be misinformed about situations and don't listen to reason such as people not believing that coronavirus is real.

Ultimately, I feel that while there was a lot of incorrect steps that the government made during this whole ordeal now that the vaccine is done, there may be a new beginning.

Context: I feel optimistic about the Coronavirus situation at the moment. It feels like progress is being made each day and the end is getting closer. I feel like I have got used to the current situation and it has become my new normal. Compared to the start of the pandemic, I feel less worry about myself and the people I care about. I feel less anxious than I did before. I am excited for the future and how it will be different when the world opens up again. Now that the vaccine is being given out, I feel like the most vulnerable people in society are going to have some protection and hopefully this will see the pandemic slow down and the virus become less dangerous and less of a threat to people.

Context: I can't  help  but think of the dying people, and the people still going out, sun bathing having bbq it's hard. Knowing that these people are dying alone it's sad. Lots of us are trying to limit contact while doctors and nurses struggle to keep people  alive. And other don't seem to take it seriously because it's not likely to be  a big illness for them, which is debatable. I feel fearful  for the future  and how we come out of this without having another wave of it hit us and back to square one.

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I feel very little. I have turned my feelings off to deal with this entire situation and lack of social stimulation. I feel passive and remote. I have been on a rollercoaster of emotions the last year. I know don't feel much and avoid getting high or low feelings as there is nowhere to put them. I'm more stable feeling very little.
 Just easier to keep your head down and get on with everything as there is no other option. I don't want to feel anything as it's easier to feel nothing. I really don't have anything else to say or any other way to explain it. Thanks

Context: I am not worried about it. I am pretty sure I already had it about six weeks ago. I had a temperature and persistent coughing for just over two weeks. I'm pretty sure that was the Corona virus  I am completely recovered now. I will have the Antibody test when it becomes widely available to see if I really did actually had it ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

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i feel its getting better and we will get back to normal soon. although, i do feel that we might )be back into another lockdown very soon. the worst is over (for now) but lockdown should have never been lifted, as in a few weeks times or months, the people who have not got vaccinated will stil be susceptible to the virus, increasing infections, and the pandemic will continue yet again.

this is specifically to England, i dont really follow any other countries but i feel this will definitely happen in England.

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I’m feeling optimistic because people are getting vaccinated and the number of cases is going down. We’re getting closer to the normal life we once had.

Also I’m more happy because it’s getting close to summer time, if restrictions are lifted then most of us can enjoy the weather without being scared.

I’m also feeling scared because when I finish school I’m uncertain about jobs since everything seems scarce right now and unemployment is very high. Also this pandemic may have had an impact on my learning abilities.

Context: I feel at this point that we've settled into our lives in this new routine. I'm not struggling with any of the measures put in place and it's been great for my partner to get to work from home. Although I of course hope the situation improves quickly from a public health perspective, I could personally maintain this life in lockdown for a few months quite happily assuming my personal situation doesn't change much. Some positives have been more time for exercise (using fitness videogames) and leisure activities, and discovering new ways to interact with friends and family while apart.

Context: I feel like I’m just waiting for my vaccine and to get back to normal, it’s a case of counting down the days until my age group is illegible to receive it. I am feeling optimistic but cautious, as the government has messed things up countless times before and there is a sense of wondering if they’ll get it wrong again. It seems like we’ve finally turned a corner on the pandemic and that relative normality is in sight, it’s just a case of getting the next few months right. Whilst things may never be the same again, I feel the most relaxed about the situation that I have since last year. I think the summer coming up helps this sense.

Context: I've had my first jab. I'm relieved. I was going into the office as a key worker and now I can feel more confident that I'll be safe. I'm pleased that it means that I won't be putting my family in danger. I'm pleased that we will shortly be coming out of lockdown and that we can get back to normal. I'm pleased that businesses can open again as it made me very upset to see them closed and in danger of closing down. I think the government has done a good job of handling the pandemic and the budget has demonstrated that they know how to steer the country forwards.

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Whilst this is clearly a troubling situation, I am trusting that if everybody follows the Government advice, then this will be over soon.
I am fortunate that I have a nice house and garden to be able to stay at home and i have just had a family quiz via zoom with all of my family. Whilst it is difficult not to see them in person, i do actually speak to them more on a daily basis.  I have stopped watching the news as it makes me angry at the presenters who are clearly trying to stir up issues and therefore i am more relaxed. I only follow the official guidance.

Context: I just want it all to be over as soon as possible. I am fed up of lockdown and really miss my girlfriend who is back in Ireland with her family. Every time I go outside for a walk round the block I feel really anxious whenever I see someone from outside my household. I am really fed up of being stuck inside. Having been furloughed I cannot even focus on my work during the week which helped occupy my mind. I am very anxious about my job security and my ability to find another job if I lose my current.

Context: I am a bit worried but not overly so. I can still work, I'm not ill and I can get to the supermarket without much fuss. The news is full of stories but trying to look at the positive ones. I do feel for those not in my situation. I think the government have done largely whats been required but the timeliness and presentation has been terrible. I haven't been out and its a shame that not everyone is sticking to this. I'm sure we will come out the otherside but I wonder what the long term affects will be.

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I’m feeling a lot more hopeful now. I’m a key worker and have been vaccinated as have several members of my family, which has helped to ease anxiety. I’m still nervous about whether we will come out of this lockdown soon but seeing other countries return to normal has given me hope. I feel calmer and less stressed. My general feeling now is one of boredom. It very much Groundhog Day! I miss having choices at weekends and hate that my son sees so few people.
I do feel positive about my son returning to school, this will help enormously as I have struggled watching him be lonely and not being able to do what kids should be doing.
So overall I’m feeling that we have light at the end of this tunnel and that has helped improve my mental health. January and February were extremely tough months.

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I feel like we are approaching the peak of the virus. I am usually a worrier and experience much anxiety on a daily basis. However, in the last few weeks my mental health has improved massively. I do not see the point in worrying about this - I am doing all I can to keep myself and my family safe and feel confident that other family members and friends are doing likewise. This knowledge relaxes me.

My sleep has been mildly disrupted but I presume this is due to my daily routine being less active. I am happy to have lost weight due to takeaways being closed. I allow myself to look at the news once a day. I feel sad for those who have lost their life. Then I move on and do something else.

Context: I feel safe at the moment, I use to be worried but now I'm working from home and hardly go out apart from essentials the vaccines are doing well so there is light at the end of tunnel. So I guess at this moment in time I feel like it will come to end soon and the world will go back to normal. Its crazy to think it's been a year since the lock down when it first came out I thought it would be over in a few weeks time but now it's going to be ok and I feel relaxed about it all. This has to be more than 500 characters already I've wrote a right paragraph and there is still showing it needs to be the characters.

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I have had a good day homeworking (no homeschooling due to the Easter break, although still taking care of my children) and am getting the hang of this now. I deliberately did not watch today's briefing, although I did receive my ""Boris"" letter today. I just feel I need regular mental health breaks from the news to lessen my anxiety, and keep me productive in my roles at home, and work. I feel much better for it.

So today I feel more relaxed, less stressed, more acclimaticised, and safe and well in my home with my children.

Context: Hopefully the Corona situation is getting under control in the UK.  I have had my first vaccine, as have lots of people I know.  I am looking forward to meeting up with immediate family when the time is right, and taking a staycation in the UK during the Summer.  I think the end is in sight after a very long year when many people have struggled with finances and their mental health.  I will appreciate things more once we get our freedom back and make the most of every day, and make the most of our wonderful country.

Context: I have just got back from a shift at a small rehabilitation hospital. It's fine at the moment, everything carrying on as normal.  No suspected or confirmed cases but everybody is waiting for the 'storm' to arrive. PPE is not available in quantities. We are being asked to use the same mask all day when it should be changed every 30 minutes at least.  This goes against infection control procedures which we are used to using and is worrying  for when we do get confirmed cases. It feels like the NHs is not fully prepared in the area where I live.

Context: The state of the pandemic at the moment is concerning for the western popultion as a whole. It saddens me to hear of the deaths caused by the virus on a daily basis. From my own perspective however, I am actively being very cautious as I suffer with Asthma and I believe I am high risk. I am managing quite contently in isolation and quarantine. I am a furloughed worked who will be receiving full pay from a stressful job in the live events industry. At the moment, I feel relaxed as i am finanically safe and am confident I can avoid contact with the virus.

Context: It is dragging on for ages. I want things to be back to normal again. I can’t believe it has been a year since this all started. It has been too long since I’ve seen my family. I want to go out for a meal. I want to go out without having to wear a mask. I want to meet with people I’ve not seen all year without worrying about germs. I want my children to be able to play out in parks without being scared of catching the virus they keep hearing all about. I want to go on an airplane on a holiday and chill on a beach somewhere sunny again. I’m sick of going for walks for fun, that is all we ever seem to do at the moment. Home schooling is a nightmare. Thank goodness schools are opening again next week. Pass the gin.

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I feel okay about it personally since it isn't really affecting me. I work from home and I work in the healthcare industry, so luckily my job hasn't been at risk.

I'm looking forward to getting a vaccine but I'm young so I understand it may be a while until I get one. However, I do work in the healthcare industry and some colleagues have managed to get a vaccine because of that, so I may try doing the same thing.

I do expect long-term effects of the pandemic however which will probably cause economic problems for many years to come.

Context: I feel ok with the situation, so far as things affecting me personally. I'm thankful that I no longer live in the 2-bed flat in London, but in a rented house in Devon, surrounded by countryside, with a garden. I'm focusing on the positives, in terms of time to do things I've not had chance to do for a while, and focusing on the business that my husband and I run. We can go for walks straight from the front door, shopping is sometimes less straight-forward, in terms of what's available, but... we can cope. My 85 year old mother is in touch with me, she's ok. My only worry is for the small businesses in our local town; I fear for them, and hope that most are able to survive. I know many won't be so lucky, and that saddens me. But the isolation side of things really doesn't worry me. When my husband's on a contract, I'm home alone during the week anyway, so in some ways, this is much the same!

Context: I feel hopeful due to the current figures in the UK and the data emerging in relation to the vaccine roll out. I am tentatively looking forward to things getting back to normal in a few months' time, particularly when I am able to get the vaccine myself. I am sad about the past year, those who have died and everything that we have missed. I am apprehensive about the future economic fall out and the ongoing impact on people's mental and physical health once the immediate crisis abates. I am looking forward to meeting up with family and friends more.

Context: I have been really heartened by the vaccine roll-out and the fall in cases nationwide. It definitely feels like there's light at the end of the tunnel. I just hope that things still go in the right direction as we start to open up society again, particularly with schools opening next week; I definitely don't want another lockdown. I'm starting to plan meet-ups with my family again, which I haven't been even contemplating for a very long time. I feel fortunate to have not been overly affected personally by the pandemic.

Context: The situation is causing me great stress as people aren't following the government's advice. If people stayed home, it would be much more contained and could reduce the spread. My whole family work for the NHS so we're a full key-worker household, which adds to the stress, since we are putting our lives at risk and others are just being plain ignorant to benefit themselves. Thus, I'm quite anxious that things may get worse; people need to follow the rules, and if that means a FULL lockdown, then so be it. We need to be safe.

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I am generally very worried, but am managing to not focus too much on it and am managing not to catastrophise.
I worry though about my children and hope they are being sensible. I worry about the effect on my grandchildren. I am managing to relax at home by not thinking too deeply about anything for any length of time. I have plenty to keep me occupied and am managing to keep in touch with everyone. I am a little anxious when I have to go shopping and am very cautious with post and parcels.  I will be glad when it's all over and will appreciate everything and everyone much more. I'm not sure I will ever stop all the hand washing!

Context: There is nothing I can do about it so I am not too bothered, instead I am just getting on as best as I can. I am also young and healthy and do not need to leave the house so I am not concerned for my safety. I am not happy about the people who are ignoring the lockdown and making the situation worse for everyone else, including endangering other people's lives. I work for a healthcare provider and so I am busier than usual, so I am perhaps more tired than usual. I feel sympathy for our frontline healthcare workers having to deal with this, and without all the PPE that they need.

Context: In this exact moment I feel relaxed cause I'm using this extra free time for things that I enjoy like reading, drawing etc. that I didn't had time before, so I try to look on the positive side of this bad situation. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Context: I am starting to think we are coming out of this now.  The chances of anyone close to me getting it are slim as everyone I know has been so careful about isolating and social distancing.  I was definitely more worried last week but the figures today are going down.  I am suffering from a very bad rash in my neck which is causing me discomfort so I just want everywhere to get back to normal so I can sort it out.  I am worried about the economic side of it and are just thankful that we are lucky to have jobs.