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I'm enraged by the government's mis-management of the testing that's needed.  We don't need an antibody test right now, we need to be testing for the antigen.  NHS staff first, patients second, key workers third, and nowhere on that list is politicians.  Nowhere.

I'm enraged by the promise of 100,000 tests a month for a test that doesn't exist in any meaningful way.

I'm enraged by the government's inability to tell the truth about the supply about ventilators, or to actually use the UK firms that could have started manufacturing them weeks ago but didn't because the government wasn't interested.

I'm frightened of my 73 year old partner getting the illness and dying.  He's in excellent health, but he's 73.  I'm a bit concerned that as a 63 year old getting it wouldn't be pleasant for me, but not as worried as I am about my partner's age.

But mostly this evening while doing this survey I'm relaxed and very pleasantly tired. I've done a bit of cooking today, played tetris with the freezers, done a bit of gardening, fixed a couple of things, done a bit of voluntary remote working, walked the dog and had a thoroughly satisfying day.  I have no other concerns in the world, and as a result I'm very conscious that I'm in a privilged tiny, tiny, tiny minority and a very lucky woman.  I hate to admit it, but Lockdown seems very peaceful to me, with loud birdsong and no traffic.

Context: The current situation is making me feel anxious and I feel very on edge when going outside for exercise or to buy supplies. I am fearful of the impact it will leave on mine and other peoples lives and how the country will cope after this pandemic. I miss going about my daily life and am upset that I took it for granted. I have been feeling very irritated due to spending so much time around my family and being unable to have some quiet time to myself. I am angry to see that some members of the public haven't been following the new rules set by the government.

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I feel scared and feel physically sick when I think about the situation a lot. I have friends who are nurses and care workers or other key workers and the general public has no real idea of what is going on. The extent to which this is causing problems for our NHS. I feel sad for my relatives who have health conditions and those that have lost their jobs. It's a scary time.
I am worried about the future of the economy once this is over. It's something that has never happened before so that creates huge anxiety.

Context: I am stressed and afraid, worries about my family and friends.  I'm angry at the government who ignored the warning signs and didn't prepare for such an event deposits being told years ago that they were underprepared.  I'm also angry at the people who are letting everyone down and disgusted by the celebrities and billionaires claiming we're all in the same boat while they are living in mansions with pools and grounds and with the money to help but doing nothing. I miss my partner and hope this will be over soon. I am inspired by communities as the whole.

Context: I am just feeling burnt out and fed up with the whole situation now. We have all been in lockdown for most of the past year, and it has taken a big toll on my mental health, which I’m sure is the same for so many other people as well. I feel that the COVID restrictions should be loosened much sooner than set out in the Boris Johnson “road map”, as positive cases etc are falling every day. I feel we should all be living as close to a normal life as possible by May at the very latest, and also that we shouldn’t have to show any sort of vaccination certificate to access work and services etc, as vaccination is a personal choice and should be confidential to the individual.

Context: I am, fluctuating between feeling calm and carrying on at home day to day with tasks and looking after my children and husbandm but then there are moments when I get very anxious when I watch the news and hear about others around me. I cant help think about the sadness of others and the worry for the future. I worry to for my extended families health and for all our financial future . I worry now when I hear about the prime minister, but then I do get a little comfort to hear China is doing better and life is getting back to normality

Context: I’m anxious about the future for my grown up kid (in their 20s) and the health of my mother and her partner. I fear that my responses as a key worker will further affect my daughter who has a diagnosed mental health condition.  I am also anxious for friends and relatives who work in the NHS. I am not particularly concerned for myself but for the world in which my children will have to navigate as they look to establish themselves in the workplace. I feel my privilege more than ever being able to continue to work and feed and house my family

Context: I feel a little worried but understand it is only a temporary situation that everybody in the world is in at this point in time and put my thoughts to a more positive outcome in the future.   I try not to observe the news too much and look for a balanced view of what is happening in the world I try to be productive in any way I can to take my mind off the issue, ie hobbies, walking, gardening, tidying, cooking. I think that this sort of thing has happened before to different degrees and that eventually things have and will get back to normal. This does not mean that I havent been worried, I have been and my concern level changes day to day

Context: I'm very anxious. It's been well over a year since I could hug or have any real contact with my young niece and nephews and other family members. Although we now have vaccines, I fear that new mutations will cause a need for further lockdowns. I am not overly concerned about being seriously ill from the virus, I am aged 40 and in good health, but I do worry about suffering from long-Covid as I have chronic fatigue and fear that that could be made worse. I obviously do worry about vulnerable family members too.

Context: I feel very anxious as it’s an uncertain situation and not sure how long this will last or what future implications will be. I am scared and wonder how it will affect everyone. I think people aren’t taking this seriously but the government should put orders out rather than instructions as there are people that think they will be the only ones going out etc. but that isn’t the case. I don’t understand how people are thinking like that or why people are letting them go out etc. as I know that if I said something about going out or whatever that people would tell me to stay in and hold me accountable.

Context: I feel anxious about the thought of leaving the house. Whilst I am very careful, I'm worried about others who don't appear to be taking it seriously. There have been too many people taking advantage of perceived loopholes to allow them to do as they wish. I wish they would adhere to the rules and advice so that we can all recover from this quicker and with more of the population alive at the end of it. I also wish that the NHS was better looked after to be able to cope with this. I hope that when this is all done that the NHS and other key workers are paid a better wage that truly reflects their hero status at times of need.

Context: I am so frustrated and annoyed with the coronavirus restrictions now, I feel trapped and I hate it. I can’t live like this for much longer. It’s affecting my mental and physical health. My neighbours are being really intimidating and I am scared being trapped here with no escape is just unbearable.  As soon as the restrictions have eased I will be going to see my family. Going to the beach and having fun, instead of stepping on eggshells and feeling unsafe in my own home. Boris Johnson has absolutely no idea on how the poorer or working class live, and before I was in this situation myself I had no idea how hard life is when you have less money and support to get the security and safety that a person needs in life. I feel like I don’t have the basic human rights that I should be entitled too, just because I have less money than other people. My husband works full time and I am a stay at home parent, and we are struggling financially because of the current climate.

Context: I feel really unsettled and anxious. I do not like the uncertainty of it all, the feeling of uneasiness and not knowing what will happen and when. I try to avoid reading too much about it online or watch the news too often, but at the same time it is impossible to avoid. I also want to know what's going on at the same time, even though it is scary to hear. I just hope that what we are doing is enough and that things get back to some sort of normal soon. I also hope that everybody is taking this seriously and following the government guidelines.

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I am scared, anxious, worried and very angry at people not taking it seriously.
I am stuck indoors alone with 2 children, this is extremely stressful.
Scared about losing my job and where money is coming from, this makes me upset.
My job is my ""social"" life, the only time is see other adults. I am so lonely.
My children are angry and do not understand why they cant go to the park when other kids are there. They think I am being mean which also upsets me.
I am tired of not doing anything (I am actually tired).

Context: Tired and anxious. Worried about my parents, and about a friend who has the symptoms and is vulnerable. Angry at the government's initial handling of the situation. Shocked at the death toll. Relieved that my employer is in decent shape to weather this but worried for the people who aren't so fortunate. Anxious for friends who work in the NHS or other essential roles. Concerned about the current and future economic effects. Looking forward to when this is over, and considering how we can work together to ensure a better society comes out of it.

Context: I feel very anxious. My partner has cancer and has now had two operations cancelled in two weeks due to pressure on the NHS. I am still working from home, as is my partner but our two young children are also at home. I feel like I'm failing at work, failing as a wife and failing as a mother as I can't give any aspects of my life the time and energy they need, yet we're all stuck at home all day everyday. So I feel anxious and worried about my family and we are struggling to get food deliveries booked as we're not classed as vulnerable, although we can't leave the house as we can't afford to get ill and cause my partner to miss their vital operation. It's just a horrible time and our government is failing us, they were too slow and too ineffective.

Context: My main feeling with COVID-19 is I just want everything to be back to normal. I want to be able to see my friends and family and I want to live my life normally. I'm worried about loved ones becoming Ill especially those vulnerable. I feel slightly frustrated that some people still don't see the threat and are going about their everyday lives. However I do feel hope in the way the UK government is handling the situation and how the majority of people are supporting them. I do also feel upset for those businesses who have been economically effected and will no longer be able to carry on. I also spent my birthday in lockdown which was not pleasant as we had intended to have a family get-together in which I would have seen distant relatives. So overall I would just like life to be back to normal.

Context: The current  situation of coronavirus makes me feel very anxious and worried. I feel that life has stucked up and there is no social life at the moment and infact everyone is in the same situation. I feel that we need to play our part in order to make a safe environment for everyone, atleast that's what we can. I don't see life coming back to normal soon. Despite feeling isolated, everyone needs to be responsible in the current pandemic and follow the rules of social distancing and wearing face masks for the sake of safety for everyone and to come out of this situation in the near future.

Context: I have become somewhat numb and generally have gotten used to the sad state of the Corona situation and the toll it is having on the country (and the world), however I still feel an underlying sense of anxiety. I feel somewhat restless due to the uncertainty of the future and what lies ahead and how long this crisis will last. I have a feeling of longing to see my loved ones that I have not been able to see during the crisis. I feel slightly upset and angry at people still ignoring the government and scientific advice to stay inside.

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I am still scared and worried me or my family could get it and get very ill but if this plan to get out works then I’ll be happy and I feel slight hope right now.
I’m staying very optimistic as I’m still 50/50 whether we will be able to actually have a summer where we can do stuff and have fun! I still get annoyed when people break the lock down rules a lot as it’s not fair on the all us other that stick to them and haven’t been able to see family. I wish they got / get caught as it’s not fair when lots of us haven’t been able to see our family and friends and comfort them when they have been ill or lonely. I feel like wearing face masks is a good law but a lot of people don’t care which angers me ! Some people don’t bother wearing them, some will wear them wrong with their nose out or them wonky and not properly covering the mouth and nose which is frustrating as all the nhs key workers have to wear them constantly all day! I wear one all day nearly every day and it’s not nice to wear at all it gets hot and horrible but we do it to save ourselves and other people and when I see someone not caring and only wearing a bit of it and not properly it does anger me as it’s such a simple thing to do and people can’t even do that!

Context: I don't feel that the lockdown was the appropriate response.  I am unhappy that  I'm unable to see my boyfriend, friends or family.  It is an anxious and stressful situation and it is made worse by the isolation, as you are unable to go an visit the people you would usually turn to for support. I am not scared of catching it I am more worried about my own mental health and wellbeing due to isolation than I am about catching coronavirus but I understand the issue is elderley/vurnerable people.

Context: I'm worried about the health and wellbeing of my family and friends. I'm concerned that this could become more dangerous due to the actions of others. I'm worried about my own personal financial situation and how I will manage to secure employment going forward. I hope that everyone pulls together in order to minimise the impact of this virus while health services try to deal with what is going on. I admire all those key workers who are putting their lives on the line every day to help other people in society.

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I feel indifferent at the moment as I don’t know anyone personally affected by covid, I’m anxious because I have young children and if anything happened to me I would fear the consequences for them.
I also worry about my parents who live far away and we can’t see them at this particular time of year.
I’m finding it difficult to go out for a walk as I can’t take all of us out and I fear for jobs and the high street as it was already suffering.
I think that asking for at least 500 characters is a bit much as not everyone has the mental sense at the moment to make the most clear and concise answers.

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I feel that the situation is slightly improving, with the lockdown and vaccinations. However it is annoying when out on essential purposes and seeing groups of people,  or people not wearing their masks (at all or properly) or not following the rules. I feel that the situation will get worse again when lockdown is relaxed as the numbers are still very high. I also feel some anxiety for the future as we don't know how long the vaccination immunity will last and what will happen in general.

I feel that covid will be around for a long time and it's been a year today since the first lockdown began and I still don't feel like the world is in any better of a place.

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At this point I do not care much for the virus. Emotionally it did not bother me much from the beginning but I recognized that it is a dangerous threat. Now I do not even know how many cases there are or what restrictions are lifted/enacted and I am not interested enough to check. I work from home, but otherwise I live my life as usual, try to go for a long walk daily and for groceries twice per week.
I am not interested in eating out or other aspects of having social life, so lockdowns do not bother me much

Context: At the moment I feel anxious about the future and the risk to myself and family.  I am frustrated at the way it's being handled by the government and by deniers.  I am hopeful the vaccine will get everyone together to be safer and start living normally again.  I worry about the long term repurcussions on finances, relationship's and mental health.  I'm not sure that everyone can make a full recovery or that the government is committed to helping everyone.  It's going to take years to fully recover and I don't know if it's even possible.

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I feel like I'm no longer fully in control of my life. The situation changes day by day so its not currently possible to adequately plan even days ahead with any proper certainty anymore.

It's extremely frustrating being cooped up inside, and its negatively affecting my mental health.

I'm a very socialable person so not being able to interact face to face is difficult. However, paradoxically I'm actually communicating with people I wouldn't ordinarily regularly communicate with since I'm now more aware of how valuable, and important, social ties are.


Context: I feel very sad as my grandfather has recently died after contracting covid in a nursing home. I have anxiety about my grandmother  staying healthy and I am sad about not being able to see her and I am also very sad about not seeing my five year old nephew who I am very close to. I am also very worried about my dad as he has asthma and in the past had pneumonia so I am anxious about him. I am thankful to all the doctors, nurses and shop workers, school workers, everyone on the front line who has gone to work every day and looked after the country.

Context: I feel sad for families who are suffering with the Covid19 and who have lost those to the virus. I feel angry about people who are not taking the pandemic seriously. It is a joint effort - the idea of being stuck at home should be transformed into safe at home. I worry that I will get it, even when I limit my time leaving the house to one excerise a day or going to the supermarket when I need. I also worry about the lack of knowledge on it. I feel hopefully knowing that other countries who were suffering have started to recover.  I feel comfort knowing I am with my family and that we are safe and healthy and I have hope that others will keep safe and healthy too.

Context: I find the situation very concerning. We have not reached the peak of it yet so it is very worrying. I am currently tly off work for the time being and I am starting to be worried about whether I will have a job in 3 months. At the moment the current news story I am watching is with regards to Boris Johnson being moved in to intensive care. Also earlier today I read that Pep Guardiolas mother has died of the corona virus. This is a depressing time for a lot of people around the world and one can only hope that people take heed of the advice given to stay indoors and keep their distance if they do have to venture outside.

Context: I feel very anxious with everything that is going on at the moment as I am terrified a loved one will catch this, especially as I have relatives who are vulnerable. It also upsets me to think of people who are alone during this time and people who are in hospital dying without loved ones. It angers me that people will not follow the simple rules of staying at home as they are putting others at risk and they do not seem to care. Having a young daughter it terrifies me that she could catch this, even if it is something she could fight it would hurt to see her in pain like that. Thinking of other people who are alone, vulnerable, etc it irritates me more to see people not following the rules.

Context: I am anxious about getting the virus. I am saddened by all the death and suffering including our prime minister. I am thankful that so far my immediate family is healthy but worry when that might change. The future is so uncertain. I hope God protects us all. I am angry with those who are breaking the social distancing and putting the rest of us at risk. I feel sorry for those that are struggling financially as well due to this virus. It has worsened my mental health as well. I worry I may fall back into a deeper depression. Thankfully I am still able to receive counceling over the phone. I think that too many people are NOT taking this seriously and thus put more people at risk due to their actions.

Context: I feel sad at losing family members from Corona...  I feel anxious as to when will it be over, can we return to a 'normal...  I feel afraid in regards to any more of my family members catching Corona...    Our children have gone back to school, and although we are happy they have gone back, we are afraid they might catch Corona and bring it into our household...  I am looking forward to when it will be over and meeting with friends and family...  I haven't seen my parents in over a year, and we can't wait to go see them...

Context: I am quite angry by the way this has been dealt with and how people have reacted. It was delayed for too long which caused more deaths and some of the general public are living their life normally like there isn't a virus going around. Unfortunately, one of my family members have died of the corona virus. People must stay indoors and abide by the rules or we will all be trapped in our houses for a very long time. This virus has changed my life, my kids are at home and it is stressing me out so I hope we can go back to normal as soon as possible.

Context: I'm still very anxious about the situation as I don't know when I will receive a vaccination. It's been very tough not being able to see family and friends. I am working from home at the moment which has been nice and a lot less stressful than going into the office with 10+ people, but I do worry about going back if I haven't had a vaccination before. Hopefully we'll be able to get back to some normality by summer, it would be really nice to start seeing people again and being able to get out of the house and go places.

Context: I feel very fatigued by the Coronavirus situation; after almost a year or terrible management by the government with devastating consequences for so many people, emphasised by corruption and Cronyism. It has been tiring to be constantly angry, confused, anxious about the uncertainty and instability of daily life, and about the future as we attempt to recover from this under a government who refuse to offer the necessary financial support. There is some hope now that the vaccine is being delivered and the weather is heating up again, but I feel like so much avoidable damage has been done that it is difficult to feel truly relieved.

Context: Its getting better. But I'm worried when things are relaxed it will spike again and we will forever be in a lockdown if the vaccines dont work. Hopefully I'm working but we just dont know but when the summer comes we will have a better idea. It has been a very bad year mentally and financially abs I'm hoping we can all go back to normal at some point soon, that would be very pleasing indeed. That is all I have to say really on this matter at this time, I hope its what you are looking for response wise and hope the researching is going well.

Context: A little nervous but in general okay. The amount of cases in my town are very low, and I am I  good health. I am sticking to the guidelines not seeing friends and family. Only going to work and staying at home. Shopping can be a little stressful as you come in contant with people you dont know. Even with the distancing rules it's difficult to look on shelves. Plus you dont know who touched the items before you. Other than shopping in general people around me stick to distancing guides and everybody in good spirits. Try to keep home a fun place to entertain the family.

Context: I feel very anxious that my children have gone back to school when a lot of people have still not been vaccinated. I feel that our government lies purely for their own financial gain and don't care as much about peoples health and welfare. I am a little worried about side effects or effectiveness of the vaccines but at the same time remain hopeful they will help us in tackling covid and provide us with some more protection. I will still continue to be very careful with hygiene and what I do as lockdown eases. I definitely don't feel like I want to rush out to restaurants, shops and go on holidays any time soon.

Context: Staying at home has me very lethargic and unmotivated to do anything productive with my time. I very much miss the little things of life like meeting friends and going out which made me happy. I long for this to be over honestly but I know that can only happen with the hard work of our health services and whatnot. However, I am extremely angry at our government's handling of the situation (e.g lack of PPE for frontline staff), I think the lack of preparation was very irresponsible and thus I am a little disgusted by it. Though I feel like this time has brought a big collecive spirit together and I feel like I'm more appreicative of my friends and family.

Context: I am fortunate that I can work from home but I do still worry about the long term affects that it may have on our business and in turn my and my colleagues jobs. More than that though I am concerned about the health if my family and those most vulnerable in society. I hope that there is an end in sight at some point, even if it is many months away. Things like antibody tests will help, and personally I would be very keen to be tested to find out if I have had the virus and whether I am part of heard immunity.

Context: Concern for the PM being in intensive care. Fear of the illness being brought into my home by my husband having to keep going out to work or shopping. Frustration at not being able to go out and live a normal life. Frustration at not being able to order in shopping when that's what we've been told to do. Missing my friends and family - video chat isn't the same as real human interaction. Bored of being stuck at home, bored of the same company. Trapped. Claustrophobic. Irritated by people judging others - especially on social media - without knowing other people's circumstances.  Worried for my children's mental health and their education during this time

Context: I feel afraid because it's likely that my family or friends may be affected by this. I believe the government are doing everything they can but a lot of it is so unknown that it is difficult for them to know what action to take and this worries me. I also worry about the impact on the economy and how this will affect my children as they grow up. It is the unknown element of all of these factors that makes me feel anxious about this situation. It has been nice to spend time with my family but that is overshadowed by the horrible disease and the amount of people dying from it.

Context: at the moment i am very afraid for my own health and my families help.i am very worried about my job and my financial position. i am sad and a bit depressed at all the bad news published on social media and television just hope we dont get the virus.my childrens education is in crisis the economy is in crisis the nhs is in crisis and the social distancing laws are making us less connected.no one is safe and the atmosphere is one of anxiety and uncertainty .the future is very uncertain and we wonder how long this crisis will last and how the world will be when the crisis is finally over

Context: I am very anxious about the Corona situation. More and more people are dying every day and people are not allowed to have the send off's they deserve due to social distancing rules. Being separated from family is difficult and it is hard explaining to young children why they cannot see their friends and loved ones. I am also pregnant currently so it is a very worrying time. Not only do I worry about me or a member of my household contracting the virus, I am worried about the implications social distancing may have if they are still in place for the baby's birth and newborn period. To not have my family by my side or to be able to meet my baby after they are born would be really upsetting.

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I am worried that it has not been taken seriously and may be too late. I am angry that people are still flouting the rules and are not being punished for being a detriment to their own health and that of others.
I'm nervous because I have to work in healthcare and am exposed to patients who may or may not have the virus day in day out without knowing what I could be bringing home to my parents who are at risk.
I think that the Government need to be harder. Yes, they may not want to tighten lockdown rules, but if people aren't listening to them - they must. It is for the benefit of the country.
And I hope that we learn from this, and should something like this happen again, we be far better prepared and take it seriously from day one.

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 I an feeling increasingly bored with days and weekends feeling like groundhog day, slightly anxious for food supply chain, it being squeezed, medical staff falling I'll and the NHS being overwhelmed and that of having to put mine and my families lifes in danger by something as trivial as going to a supermarket.
 Anxiety is also there in the realisation that with SARS and now COVID19, that this is only going to become more frequent and not less.
 The 'holier than thou' attitudes of those on social media also makes me want to invent a way of slapping people over https;
 The sneaking in of anti-privacy legislation is also disgusting.

Context: I'm feeling worried because I got arvc which I think would make it worse if I caught covid 19, I get really bad panic attacks aswell, so having this going around is really scary, I can't wait till they get a antidote for it, so then it can help people and people would stop dying in every country and now the pm is in intensive care shows how serious this is getting everyone needs to start listening and follow the rules, stay at home and only go out once a week it's not hard people, they should start fining everyone that's dosent listen to this, fine them a Hugh amount like 500-1000 pounds then people might start listening or even put them in jail for a bit

Context: I am worried about the safety of my family as I am not able to be with them, especially my vulnerable father. I am also a key worker and worried about getting sick myself, as it seems young healthy people are not safe from serious illness. I also worry now the prime minister is in intensive care that the morale in the country will be even lower, and am anxious about what would happen if he were to pass away. I am angry at people who continue to flout the rules and sunbathe and meet friends, and do not understand why these rules are important.

Context: As a healthcare worker I feel very anxious about the situation, mainly the risk of bringing the virus home to my family but also the lack of PPE and the uncertainty at this time. I am also embarrassed of our country that they are unable to stick to the rules of social distancing. This makes me angry and upset as I don’t think people understand the severity of the virus at all and think they are invincible. I am naturally worried about my family who I miss massively and am struggling from a social point of view. I do however feel that a lot of positives will come from this experience,

Context: I am very concerned about catching the virus and getting seriously ill then making my wife and children ill. I am also very worried for my parents.  I am worried about my job, at the moment it is safe. I don't like going shopping when I have to. I angry that some people are not following the social distancing rules which will make this last longer. I also worried that people will become more xenophopic after this is over blaming foriegners for these problems.

Context: I feel lucky that I live in a house with my family and that we have a relatively stable income. I feel grateful to health workers putting themselves and their families at risk. I feel slightly guilty for not contributing usefully to the situation. I feel annoyed that my husband lives in France and I live in the UK as I don't know when I will be able to see him again. I feel uncertain about what will happen in the future as all my plans are disrupted, I have had to delayed plans for moving abroad and I need to do this before a possible no deal Brexit at the end of the year, so the time is running out.

Context: I am disappointed that it has gone on for so long and that the government handled the situation so badly at the beginning of the pandemic by delaying a response such as appropriate lockdown early enough. I am slightly hopeful that with the vaccine roll-out that things may begin to return at least a more ""familiar"" normal by the end of the year. I am anxious about how the situation has affected work opportunities and potential wage reductions in any available jobs. I feel that I am fortunate in that while I am out of work that my financial situation is not yet in a bad situation and I'm hopeful that I will be able to work again before I get into any possible difficulties.

Context: Definitely feeling very anxious, however, I do feel optimistic and think that we will soon come out of this situation we are in. I am worried about my family and would not want them to come down with this virus. I feel the government is doing everything they can at the moment to combat the situation and feel satisfied with their efforts at this moment in time. I also think, that as a society we will benefit from this in the long term as we will learn new habits such as washing your hands coming back from the grocery store or taking precautions.

Context: It has made me look at life in full, never take anything for granted, especially after not seeing friends and family for months and even a year. I have felt like I was and am at current stuck in a box! Seeing the news regarding coronavirus everyday is an eye opener considering nobody really to it to seriously at the start. I think the youth do not understand and think it’s just some joke as they clearly do not social distance and are always socialising without any worry which is extremely worrying

Context: I think there is light at the end of the tunnel with the vaccination programme but wish people would continue to obey social distancing rules in the meantime.  The gradual release of lockdown is a good thing as it gives time for more people to get the vaccination. I feel less worried about catching coronavirus now than I did before as the treatments are better.  I have had my first vaccination but continue to social distance.  I am less concerned about my daughter going back to school now that I know that testing will happen.

Context: I feel that it is only going to get worse if people refuse to listen to what the government have to say and it is worrying because it will keep getting worse.If everyone stays at home and only leaves when necessary then the situation should hopefully be able to improve faster.I feel that not everyone is listening and some are not taking the necessary precautions needed to help prevent it and to keep people safe. I also feel that we are not being provided with enough information and people don’t have access to tests until it is too late and they have already got the virus.

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That a lot of people within the uk are currently not taking it seriously, for instance people are still going round to other people's houses and meeting up at parks and commons.
Fairly worried for the elderly members of my family and all elderly people in general.
Never experienced anything like this in my life. It is almost like we are in a war time scenario and it would be a lot easier if everyone would adhear to the government so that it will be over quicker.
It is quite upsetting not being able to see my family and friends at the moment but know that this is needed to get over the virus.
Also, it will have a negative impact on the economy and think it will force it into a recession.

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I feel very anxious about the whole situation on a global level not just a national level. We do not know much about this new virus and what little we do know about it is now assisting in trying to stop or level out the spread. I think Boris is the best man for the job to handle and guide us all through this event in the best way possible.
I do fear it will take the world at least a year to get back to some sort of normality, there have been so many deaths from a situation that is hard to control without the guidance of the MP and the medical scientists who are working to find out more about this virus.
I also thing there will be big changes in how we all do things such as payments, could this see the end of cash?


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Constant feeling of worry for my family's safety as they are all key workers. As I'm not living with them I worry if I go a day without hearing from them.

Annoyed at the people who are flouting social distancing rules, especially if it results in daily exercise no longer being allowed for the rest of us who are following the rules.

Trying to filter out the media that is trying to scaremonger, but daily death toll makes it hard to not take the threat to public safety seriously.

Context: I am fed up. Mainly because I'm working from home at the minute so not seeing anyone during the week. I'm also lonely as family can't visit from overseas and all my social opportunities have been cancelled. I feel isolated and like rubbish generally because my routine is gone and every day is like the last. I keep having stressful dreams so my sleep is poor and overall I just feel on edge all the time from anxiety. Everything and everyone is strained and stressed and it's horrendous. I really can'twait to this is over. The worst thing about it is that noone has any idea of when that might be.

Context: Best word to describe is anxious for my families and my own health/finances. The question of our unforeseeable mortality is playing a lot on my mind. I am Sad to see all the news of the affect it is having on everyone and scared that we will in some way be affected in even more ways than we've been so far. There is so much unknown it's like you waiting around for the worst to happen. But still keeping positive things will work out ok and hopefully better in the end. And feeling happy and appreciative that I get to spend more time with my partner and kids. Times like this certainly puts a lot in perspective.

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During the current Covid-19 situation that is happening world-wide, I feel apprehensive about the future and the economy. I am anxious about the impact the virus has on my family, and the potential seriousness of the virus on them. I worry about the country, specifically the UK, and the pressure that the NHS frontline staff are facing. I am angry that they are not given to access to the personal protective equipment that they desperately need to keep themselves safe. I am worried about their families and their exposure to the virus. I feel as though teachers are undervalued during this process as they are also caring to children of NHS frontline workers, which in turns puts themselves and their families at risk. I am disgusted that lots of high earning footballers are disputing that 30% of their wages should be sacrificed during the pandemic when there are so many workers in the country that have to be furloughed, sacrificing 20% of their wages, many of which won't be able to meet many demands of their lifestyle because of this.

During the current Covid-19 situation that is happening world-wide, I feel apprehensive about the future and the economy. I am anxious about the impact the virus has on my family, and the potential seriousness of the virus on them. I worry about the country, specifically the UK, and the pressure that the NHS frontline staff are facing. I am angry that they are not given to access to the personal protective equipment that they desperately need to keep themselves safe. I am worried about their families and their exposure to the virus. I feel as though teachers are undervalued during this process as they are also caring to children of NHS frontline workers, which in turns puts themselves and their families at risk. I am disgusted that lots of high earning footballers are disputing that 30% of their wages should be sacrificed during the pandemic when there are so many workers in the country that have to be furloughed, sacrificing 20% of their wages, many of which won't be able to meet many demands of their lifestyle because of this.

During the current Covid-19 situation that is happening world-wide, I feel apprehensive about the future and the economy. I am anxious about the impact the virus has on my family, and the potential seriousness of the virus on them. I worry about the country, specifically the UK, and the pressure that the NHS frontline staff are facing. I am angry that they are not given to access to the personal protective equipment that they desperately need to keep themselves safe. I am worried about their families and their exposure to the virus. I feel as though teachers are undervalued during this process as they are also caring to children of NHS frontline workers, which in turns puts themselves and their families at risk. I am disgusted that lots of high earning footballers are disputing that 30% of their wages should be sacrificed during the pandemic when there are so many workers in the country that have to be furloughed, sacrificing 20% of their wages, many of which won't be able to meet many demands of their lifestyle because of this.

Context: Anxious about what the future holds, but also rather worried about what is going to happen as schools go back next week and as lockdown is gradually eased and lifted, not sure I can take another wave and another lockdown. Slightly optimistic for the future and returning to some sort of normality, whatever that may be. I do feel masks and perhaps distancing are going to be the new normal but if I can see and hug friends and family again that is a compromise I am willing to take. Lockdown has taken a huge toll on me and I am ready for it to be over.

Context: I find I'm very anxious about many things. Worried about my family and missing them very much. Worried about university and my final postgraduate MA classification because I have no access to the equipment, teaching and facilities required. I'm very anxious about the impact this (and the rest of the crisis) will have on my plans for further study (PhD). Also very concerned about income/finances and the very real prospect of being unable to pay rent/bills and student fees. I also feel that more needs to be done to support students and those just starting out as self-employed. Too many honest working people are falling through the support net and being left with nothing.

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It's very frustrating and when I think of how long we all have to stay apart I get annoyed. Also the fact that you can't physically go shopping, or get a Mcdonalds or anything is annoying. All because China can't be trusted. They've done it many times before creating pandemics, and they're pretty much the only country that has. You wouldn't see huge flu pandemics originating in the United Kingdom! There should be laws placed on the things they do in that country.

However at this precise moment I am trying not to think about it too much so I'm fairly relaxed. I don't really watch the news, go on Facebook etc because it's all people can talk about and I've had enough of seeing it.

Context: Worried for the safety my family, I’m desperate to keep them safe. I’m Disappointed at the number of people who aren’t staying at home and ignoring the government’s instructions to stay home. Extremely proud of the NHS and Boris Johnson and the supreme effort that they have put to help us all. Also I’m very bored at home and I am struggling mentally to cope with stress of the situation we find ourselves in. I just hope and prey that together by following instructions we can all get through this together and when we get through this just maybe the world will be a more kind place.

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I don’t feel worried about catching it myself, I’m young and don’t really care about myself. But I worry about my vulnerable friends and family, and about accidentally catching and spreading it to people.
I feel disappointed that I’m anxious instead of enjoying the opportunity to do nothing. I can’t bring myself to do university work, everything feels so pointless. I’m sad and miss my friends, but feel very lucky to be quarantining with my housemates who I love. I’m sad that my graduation is cancelled, and that I will miss out on my summer job and seeing university peers for the last time.

Context: I feel slightly hopeful that the government's current plan will work and we'll be able to get back to some sort of normalcy and the death rate will decrease but I feel like people are rushing things and are too ready to do things without precautions like wearing masks or keeping their distance. I feel like it's gotten to a point where the government themselves are ready to put everyone in danger if it means the economy will start moving forward again. I really hope that we're able to move forward from this pandemic but in a way that's sustainable

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I feel that the current situation is disheartening as it feels like all the effort and sacrifices we’ve made over the last year have been redundant as we are in the same position a year on. I feel frustrated at the government’s hesitation to enforce a stricter lockdown much earlier in the year that would’ve perhaps allowed us more freedom now and would have reduced the losses suffered from the end of last summer onward.
However after having had the first dose of the vaccine, I feel hopeful that we are finally moving forward. I feel more secure this year on a personal level as my wife and I were both made redundant but found new jobs in more secure sectors than hospitality and moved closer to our families so although we are not allowed to see them still, we will be able to when restrictions are lifted to allow outdoor meeting in the local community.

Context: As a student, I am very concerned about the future of my education due to the recent uncertainty over exams and university. I am also concerned about family members and making sure they are kept as safe as possible. It is unnerving to me that people are ignoring government guidelines and continuing to go out in large groups and attend gatherings in public places. I am reassured to a certain extent as the death toll is very low in comparison with the entire population of the United Kingdom, however it is concerning that so many people are falling ill with this disease.

Context: I have had generalised and social anxiety for most of my life (currently treated with daily medication). I have also worked from home for the last 15 years, so am coping surprisingly well with the current lockdown situation, especially compared to a lot of the people I am seeing and reading online. My daily life is not hugely different to the way it usually is. However, my partner is a keyworker, going out and facing the general public on an almost-daily basis. I am incredibly concerned about his health risk, and about the possibility of both of us contracting the virus. He is a smoker, and I had TB in my teens, so we are both at risk.

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With the current vaccination rate I feel we are seeing the light as the end of the tunnel.
I am anxious to see family and friends again.
I do have concerns about the effectiveness or possible long term effects of the vaccination, but it is a gamble I am happy to take if it means we can safely visit loved ones.

The paranoia and fear seen on social media news comments has been enlightening, quite worrying seeing how a minority think!

I was asked to write a few sentences, not an essay, this box is refusing me to continue until I have written enough text, I hope this does it...

Context: My husband has been ill with it for 18 days and now how pneumonia. He has been self isolating in another part of the house. His symptoms have been very varied up and down throughout the whole time he has been ill, thinking he's been improving then getting worse. I have an elderly disabled mother who I look after who I am very concerned about as well as my two children. My husband is very fit and strong and eats well etc. and this has completely wiped him out.  The worry of catching this and passing it on is very much on my mind. I haven't slept properly for the last 2 and a half weeks. It is making me feel awful and I am on high alert that I don't catch it to and become unable to care for him. So all in all a very scary, difficult time.

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Very anxious, I've tried to not follow the news so much with the death toll and new cases statistics constantly increasing.

Also stressed out due to my current living situation - not a good environment at the best of times let alone when we're all anxious and are together all the time. There's no respite from the environment I usually go to work or to the pub or to see my family and friends to escape.

I'm worried about not having a job to go back to or the government subsidy of wages stopping if the lockdown exceeds a few months.

Due to the news earlier about the prime minister going into intensive care I'm worried about the future of the country and what will happen if anything happens to him.

Context: I am fed up but hoping that this is the final hurdle and that we will soon be back to normal life in the very near future, fingers crossed. This being said, it does feel never ending and I do feel like this has been the worst lock down yet. For this lockdown it started in the depth of winter and is so cold that I feel that there is less joy around the place. It was easier to stay positive when the weather was nicer. All I can think about is when life returns to normal but I don't know wheh this will be. I am hoping that it will be very  soon but I just don't know. I also miss seeing my family and friends and can't wait to see them again once this is all over.

Context: At the moment I'm really worried about the current Covid-19 situation. I'm trying to occupy myself and keep busy doing different things around the house, and not watch too much of the news so that I hear less about it. I find that the more I read about it, the more worried and anxious I get. I become more anxious when I have to go to the supermarket and am in close proximity with other people there, especially when they aren't following the social distancing rules. My partner is a key worker and is still interact with people, so I fear that he may contract it and bring it home.

Context: Some of the older members of my family have had their first vaccine so I am feeling a bit reassured and less worried about the virus itself, although I do sometimes worry as from what I have read it sounds very unpleasant and takes a long time to recover from. I am looking forward to my children being able to have a more normal life. I do have anxieties about the impact on my job - my hours have been reduced from 22 to just 8 due to the virus and I am struggling to find a new job at the moment. I do also have a few anxieties about returning to normal as I have got used to life being like this but I am sure I will quickly adapt back to how things were. I think it is important for my children to have a normal life. They have had very little to look forward to this last year.

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Im afraid that the virus will find its way into my home. My other half is extremely high risk and we have been isolated since 2020 to protect him.
I am angry at people who don’t follow the rules and could result in wasting our sacrifice.
I am tired as a result of stressing.
I feel completely cut off from the world and like i could probably benefit from medical help. My anxiety has never been this bad. I get a migraine everytime I have to leave the house.
I am only leaving for unavoidable reasons and would not leave at all if there was any way to do this.

Context: I feel if everyone obeys the rules we will get through this. However too many people are not so it will be ongoing for a while. The whole thing is very frightening and the slightest cough makes you wonder if you have caught it. I think the government are doing a good job with the advice from the scientists but the general public, especially in cities are not taking it serious enough! Being unable to see loved ones is hard but thanks to modern technology it has become bearable. When the crisis is over then serious questions must be asked of China, starting with why they sat on the epidemic so long before warning the rest of the world.

Context: Very anxious about my situation and what will happen in the coming months. All the older people dying is heartbreaking and it’s scary that anyone can get infected without even knowing. The governments response has been very slow, and very sad to see them take so much time to implement any measures. People are barely even listening and it’s all too much to handle . I’m not sure if we are going to make it as a whole. I pray we do and find solutions to help everyone both I’ll and those affected financially and losing loved ones

Context: At this present moment I'm feeling anxious about the easing of restrictions within the UK. I don't know how it will go and worry that things will get bad again. It's also preventing me from planning things and having something to look forward to. Although we have the date of June 21st for restrictions to be lifted, I don't think we'll stick to that date. I also feel sad for all of those who have lost their lives due to the governments incompetency. If we had acted like other countries and had a proper lockdown early on, we wouldn't have lost as many lives.

Context: It’s an anxious time. People aren’t listening to advice which will make it worse for everyone. This makes me sad as we this is a great time to prove to everyone what a great country we are. I’m scared for the future, not about my own health, but the health of those around me. However, I feel this is driven a lot by the media - daily messages about the number of deaths etc. Really brings it all home. It also makes me anxious that I still have to go to work in hospitality to be a security guard for the building. It worries me that a pandemic doesn’t even keep you safe.

Context: A slight sense of unreality, like the world is a little strange right now. People behave in very irrational ways, there's lots of anxiety and distrust going around. People are fed up being stuck at home with nowhere to go. I miss outdoors so much. I am not a very sociable person even without a pandemic, so I feel comfortable not going shop or visiting friends, but bot being able to travel as I please is a bummer! We need outdoors for our mental health. Also, I feel there is a lot of disinformation and fake news floating around, and some of my friends and acquaintances have really embraced it. I am often left feeling that either I am the last rational person I know or that I'm completely wrong and everyone else knows something that I don't. Luckily, I am not that easily swayed by opinions. Wish this were over soon and I could go back to travelling and exploring, as well as visiting my family. Oh, and I have never had to work a much as I am working right now. This past year my workload has doubled, and my average hours have increased from 48 to 58.

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I am quite calm about it , but mostly annoyed at the government and how they are not dealing  with it. I am unsure if the main stream media are helping, and the hypocrisy towards the nhs from the media and government  is galling. Hopefully the social isolating will work, but we will not get back the 3 weeks lead we wasted.
Hopefully we will follow Italy's lead in a bit, but there is no real structure for an exit strategy to the voluntary lockdown.
There is a possibility that there will be a bounce when that happens if it is not handled correctly

Context: At the moment I feel anxious about going out for my food shopping, making sure I am careful I’m anxious about seeing other people around not obeying the instructions. I feel worried if I were to bring the virus back to my home and my childen. But I’m happy that we are all safe together and enjoying some quality time together. unfortunately we can’t see our extended family for now bit it is the best thing to do for us and the country. I hope that the people not listening to instruction will soon.

Context: I feel as if a sword is hanging over me, but there is no way to know when it will fall.  My health is not the best, and though I am in a more fortunate position than a lot of others, I am terrified of catching the virus.  I feel as if my life is paused during the lockdown, and though it is peaceful here, there is an undercurrent of anger and fear from everyone I see when exercising or going to the shop.  I worry about my family and friends and feel somewhat isolated from everything.  I miss my job, not only for having something to do, but interacting with people normally.

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I am worried for my families safety and whether others will follow precautions.
I believe there are a lot infected then we are lead on to believe.
We need to all quarantine and let it pass

I am concerned for my family in africa who will not have the same safety that I do here

I do not fear death. But I do not want to die this way. I do not want to leave my family behind!

The government is not doing enough to enforce the quarantine and as a result more people are dying from people negligence it is enfuriating


Context: It's hard for me as I work in a hospital. All our clinical staff has been redeployed on to the dementia wards. So its out admin team who are the backbone of the service.Every day feels like groundhog day. More and more people diagnosed. It does not feel like there is an end in sight. All my favourite things have been cancelled, music, sport, events. Can't visit relatives, supermarkets busy, social distancing, no big gatherings. NHS overstretched. Using football grounds as hospitals. Asking footballers to take paycuts. Funding for lower ranked tennis players. Spending time at home in isolation. Domestic violence up 25%. prime minister has Covid 19.

Context: I feel very anxious. The government has dealt with covid appallingly badly, not locking down in time, making a total farce of test and trace, causing tens of thousands of people to die unnecessarily. I'm scared that under the strong influence of the tory right, which objects to any kind of restrictions, the government will reopen everything too fast and we'll go into a third wave, and another lockdown. I'm worried about my teenage daughter's mental health. The only thing I feel slightly better about than before is the fact of the vaccine. Other than that, it's all very grim.

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I am anxious. I have a disabled daughter with rare, complex disabilities and I do not know how the virus would affect her if she caught it. We have been shielding her and self isolating as much as possible.
I am stressed as I have been juggling looking after my daughter, my 2 school aged children who are at home and my toddler. My husband is a key worker and is still out working, leaving me at home. My 2 school aged children are being home schooled requiring help and supervision.
Lockdown is hard with children keeping them amused, active and engaged.

Context: Very anxious and worried , there is no time frame so that’s worrying and there a lot of people dying. For me I need a busy lifestyle and this is preventing this from happening making me more anxious and upset. I feel like a lot of my life was on pause. I just want it to be all over and I’m praying for everyone that has a had a loss in this time and the nhs for doing such an amazing job. Everyone has come together but it is a very sad and confusing time which will be looked back at for years. I feel fustrated because there isn’t a cure and hopefully this will come about it. It’s just a very difficult time in general.

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I feel reasonably relaxed right now as it is a sunny afternoon,though I do think about how others are coping with this situation at hospital,the safety and welfare of the health workers and care for patients.
 My thoughts on people disregarding setout rules to follow,I am angry about people not listening and following government advice.Sure people want to break the rules,but that comes at a cost right now to many people as this virus can be highly infectious.I do my part to self isolate at home,as a family we only shop few times a week and make sure to keep to the social distancing measures as much as possible.I am mostly working at home now due to this situation.

Context: Annoyed at the people leaving their house when there are frontline NHS staff risking their lives. Anxiety for my family and grandparents if they get coronavirus. Annoyed at the lack of leadership from the start from Boris. The media is making people fearful as it is all negative stories and deaths and constant fear mongering. However, I am hopeful that there are some positives in this e.g. ozone layer is healing, Less pollution. I am also grateful that I am in a fortunate situation compared to others and we're all in this together.

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.

Context: Its frightening that in this day and age we have a disease we cannot control. I am disgusted with the Chinese as this disease evolved from them and their lack of hygiene.  The Chinese government should be held responsible and should compensate us for the debt our country will be left with. I hope USA take them to task.i am fearful for members of my family, some of whom are classed as vulnerable,  I am so angry they have been put in this position and I cannot see my family in person for the forseeable future.

Context: I feel very worried about the Corona situation at the moment. I feel very restless and can't settle to do anything or concentrate on watching anything as my anxiety is quite high. I have heard that up to 80% of the population will be infected so there is a good chance I will get it and not only the old and weak are the ones dying so it seems like a bit of a lottery as to who will survive and who will not. I miss visiting my family and friends although i do have family living with me so I am not completely alone.

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Background: depression, anxiety & PTSD; medicated venlafaxine 150mg.
Currently feeling abandoned by the govt. Both fear & despite are warring for supremacy for them. I am barely able to motivate myself to get up, even when I have to reorder meds (which I did today).
Money talks, and bullshit... rules us with a thorough lack of empathy or compassion.
This government of narcissistic sociopaths are going to kill thousands more than they have already. And it might include me, as I'm part of the lowest decile in society.
Not a good feeling when you're trying to stave off suicidal ideation, 8 months after being hospitalised for it.

Before dismissing (should you be so inclined), please investigate the state of DWP payments to us, as opposed to the promises. None of us are in a good state.

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I feel anxious about what is to come and how we can get back to normality.
I wish everybody would follow the rules.
I feel sad and angry as I cannot see my 2 year old son as his mother has flouted the rules by visiting and moving in with her mother 2 weeks after lockdown.
Hopeful it can bring country together and grateful for our wonderful people in the nhs.
Exercise has been massively important to my physical and mental health and the whole situation will be exponentially worse if we were not permitted to have daily exercise.

Context: I am fed up with the disruption to our lives the coronavirus has caused. I've been through the infection and am not scared of getting it anymore. I do appreciate it can be serious for a lot of people, but everyone should be allowed to make their own choices with regards to travelling, going out etc. I am anxious about what will the world look like afterwards and how will we all be affected. I think that our mental health will suffer because of the restrictions, especially the young people's (teenagers especially). I am frustrated and worried most of the time, but right now I just feel tired of it and a bit angry that I'm not allowed to do what I want.

Context: I'm disappointed at our country's lackluster response so far and rather anxious about how much further this is going to escalate. I have had the virus myself and am now feeling much better so am more concerned about others than my own health, as I felt dreadful during it and can only imagine how it might effect those in poor health. I work in the care industry so obviously my number one concern is our residents, most of whom are extremely vulnerable. I have been isolating for the past two weeks and am due to return to work shortly, and hope that none of our residents have contracted the virus.

Context: I feel mainly anxiety for myself and fear for my family - I am a front line health care worker, and care for a frail relative, my anxiety stems from being worried about passing on covid to my relative. Work is very very stressful and demanding at the moment, but I am able to leave that at work to a degree. I am somewhat envious of friends complaining at being bored while stuck at home on full pay.... I tell them to stop moaning, enjoy the headspace they are getting and stay home to make my job easier!

Context: I feel lonely at the moment and stressed about all the work I need to get done amid the coronavirus pandemic. I wish we could all be a little kinder with each other and recognize the struggles of having to adjust to this complex situation. I would like to return to my permanent address so that I can interact with my family while practicing social distancing policies. Instead, I am lonely at home and not many people have reached out to check on me. I hope I feel better soon and that I can take a more optimistic view about this current situation.

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I'm tired and fed up of the situation now. I have tried to follow the lockdown and social distancing measures throughout the pandemic but regularly see people flaunting that they aren't following the precautions and it makes me sad for my daughter. She gets confused on why she is told not to do something, only to see grown ups doing that exact thing. Homeschooling has been hard alongside working from home, and I'm scared that the schools may close again even though they've only just opened up again after so long.
I have had the first covid vaccine and can not wait for the second and for others to have had it too. My mother is also coming to the end of cancer treatment that we only found out about at the end of 2020

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We live rurally so contamination isn't as big an issue as others. However, I am anxious when visiting the local town for shopping etc. Due to the amount of people still walking around. Social isolation is a necessity to keep fighting COVID-19. Our financial situation is also a source of anxiety. I don't work and my wife is severely disabled so all of our income comes from benefits. We worry that out situation will change and our current landlord will evict us.
The other issue I have is with the apparent non-discriminatory approach the virus has. It affects everyone, old, young, fit, unfit, rich, poor and, with the current attitude towards social isolation, it shows no signs of letting up.

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I feel very anxious about the current situation with the corona virus. I miss seeing my friends and family and it makes me very sad and upset not to see them but I know how important it is to stay in isolation to reduce/slow down spread of the virus.
I'm worried about the economy and how it will affect my day to day life after the situation passes. I'm worried about my financial situation in the future. I'm also worried I will not be able to see my family that lives abroad due to travel restrictions.

Context: I feel that I am in a strange place at the moment with the current Corona situation.  I feel that we are approaching the home run and that things will get back to normal again to some extent this year.  Though I have found this winter lockdown really challenging on my mental health.  That worries me a lot, having inappropriate anxiety is something that is kind of new to me.  I feel there is some hope with the vaccine but I am also a bit hesitant to take it when I am called as I had a severe reaction to the flu vax over 20 years ago.   The nights are getting lighter and spring is approaching though I still feel anxious about the future what with new variants being found also do we really know what all the side effects of these vaccines.

Context: Angry with the powers in charge of the country at how bad they have been sorting out the pandemic, the missed cobra meetings, the general disregard for their own rules. How so many people abuse the rules on a daily basis and find it funny or have no feelings towards others and how it could effect them. They care about themselves and that is all, selfish behaviour. Cautious about my own situation in making sure I look out for my family and others with my actions and how I can help people out in what ever way is possible given that some people are in a worse position than i am

Context: I feel anxious for my family, especially about my mum and dad who I live with as I work in sainsburys. Thinking that i could bring it home to them upsets me because i would never want to give them this disease. I dont mind being in lockdown though and i have really enjoyed spending the extra time with my parents after being at uni for a year. I am cherishing the days with my parents as this is probably the longest i will ever spend living with them again. So right now it is a very bittersweet time of worry but also happiness with my parents.

Context: I feel anxious when my husband gets back from the shops- worried about germs from the shops and trying to clean them. Otherwise I feel a bit detached and numb about it - I live in a village so it’s very quiet, so it almost feels like it isn’t going on at times.  I feel very sad that I can’t see my family at the moment. My dad recently died (not of covid) and I can’t see my mum to comfort her. I feel worried about disrupting the routines of my little girl who is 2. She normally lives going to nursery. However,  despite all this I am having some nice quality time with my children and husband and enjoying preparing nice meals. My husband isn’t getting lots of good jobs around the house done which does feel satisfying and motivating despite other things going on.

Context: ANXIOUS FOR MY CHILDREN GOING BACK TO SCHOOL. i AM WORRIED FOR THEM AND HOW THINGS HAVE CHANGED SO MUCH. i WISH I DIDNT HAVE TO SEND THEM BUT I WILL GET FINED IF I DONT. I REALLY FEEL FOR THEM AND I WORRY FOR THEM. I HAVENT SLEPT FOR A WEEK THINKING ABOUT IT. I KNOW THEY HAVE MISSED OUT BUT I PREFER THEM AT HOME, ESPECIALLY THE OLDER CHILDREN. ITS NOT LIKE SCHOOL , SITTING IN MASKS ALL DAY, MY DAUGHTER IS A GLASSES WEARER SO THEY STEAM UP. THEY HAVE TO WALK TO SCHOOL ALONE AND NOT TOUCH ANYONE. SAT IN A CLASS AL DAY WITH WINDOWS AND DOORS OPEN, WHEN THEY HAVE GOT USED TO SITTING IN A WARM COSY HOUSE AWAY FROM OTHER PEOPLE

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Awful situation, I feel annoyed with the Chinese government who suppressed a Doctor in Wuhan who was attempted to warn people of the situation.
I feel infuriated with how Borris proudly claimed how he would shake everyone's hands, even boasted shaking hands with people in a hospital which had Corona virus patients - His ignorance may have infected parliament, but also been a sign to people not to worry when in reality we should have been preparing earlier on.
And I'm worried due to elderly members of my family possibly contracting the virus and that finishing them off.

Context: Life would be simpler without this. Life would also be simpler if we had a Government who were even borderline competent! I'm very concerned about the health of my elderly relatives (my mother-in-law is currently in hospital with CV, and my mother -- who is in a nursing home -- is showing symptoms which may be it). I'm also annoyed that the virus has taken away many enjoyable things -- like the celebratory dinner party I was supposed to be holding last weekend, and the holiday I was due to leave for tomorrow.

Context: I am worried and so very anxious. I worry about my own health as well as the health of my loved ones. I worry about the economy, both UK and global. I'm scared that my house move will fall through, it matters so much that we move soon, but I also feel guilt that I'm so upset about a house move when people are dying. I worry about my career, I'm on a fixed term contract in academia - what will happen to me now? Will there be a job for me next year? Will my husband still have a job? Maybe we shouldn't move house after all... Mostly I'm just afraid. All the time.

Context: I feel sad, parents have five it hard due to being furloughed, my business which I just started a month ago has collapsed, it's a hard time for us. I spent a long time trying to make the business work, even getting a mayor to come and open the store, for it to be shut, the first week was great sales until people started realising about COVID, then the streets become pretty empty and sales went down, now it's been a month and I have people's work in the shop that may be damaged. Which I'm responsible for. It's unfortunate and annoying, especially since the economy might not heal for a while. I'll have to change my plans. My parents are using their savings and yes, they have enough but it's hard.

Context: im feeling quite burnt out by it all but at the same time quite used to it. im missing the old days when you didnt have to worry about everything you have to worry about now. the hardest thing for me is being unable to visit my partner who lives in a different continent. i hope people continue to be safe and conscious even though the vaccine is here and numbers are generally going down. im looking forward to things being somewhat back to normal, although i dont think that will be for a while. i want my family to stay safe as it quite tiring to be worrying about them and myself.

Context: Im on constant edge about corona. Ever changing sityation is taking its toll on my mental well being. Now Monday with schools reopening my fear is it is too soon. What if this triggers another lockdown can people cope with another lockdown. U fear that too many jobs are lost and we will be payingbthe debt back for my lifetime.  I'm scared my family will get the virus becayse they are wanting to get normality bak. Will they rush qnd fall foul to not following safety precaution. My head is full of worry  i want to seey friends qnd family but i want to be safe and i don't know how that can be.


Context: As a key worker I am still working at the moment albeit on reduced hours. I have a young son who cant go to school so I and my wife are home schooling. The lockdown measures, whilst understandable, are really frustrating as there is nothing much to do at the moment. Also very frustrating that my holiday in May wont now be going ahead. The overiding boredom is the thing that is more annoying than anything. From a county perspective there doesn't seem to be any real let up in the number of cases and fatalities so there doesn't seem to really be any light at the end of the tunnel.

Context: I’m certainly relieved that the vaccinations are going ahead and that older and vulnerable family members have had them. Looking forward to my husband and I getting ours. My children have been into school to do lateral flow tests today but haven’t had results yet (supposed to be in 30 mins) so a bit concerned about that as it’s all up in the air enough as it is.  There is concern about the mutations but am trying not to think about that too much. I would definitely be keen to see able again though

Context: I am in week 3 of 12 due to health issues. I suffer anxiety and depression. Today has been a bad day as stress and poor sleep patterns are taking its toll. I do not fear the virus even though I am high risk but the tension and need to do something is getting too much. I  have no doubt the world will survive and there will be changes, I think we will live more like we did when I was a child in the 70's and 80's, much simpler with more emphasis on balancing home and work. The ridiculous so called celebrity culture of 4th rate nobody's has been seen for what it is.

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To be totally honest, I've been utterly miserable this year. Not seeing friends, family and doing the outgoing things I enjoy. Mental health took its toll for certain and I'm just numb now.
Scared for myself.
I'm not sure I will adjust to normalcy easily, but then again I don't know what normalcy is anymore.
I had such big plans for 2020, and they all came crashing down for me and made me feel oh so small.

My life seems like a distant blur at the current time and I'm not sure where I can go from here, I'm not getting much support.

Context: I feel anxious about the situation. I know the vaccine roll out is ongoing, but I worry that it might not be enough to contain the spread of the virus and that we might have to go through yet another lockdown. It feels like the whole pandemic situation is dragging on and on without any real end in sight. I wonder how much longer I will be separated from my family and friends. I was hoping to be able to go on holiday at Easter and now this is not possible. I also very much doubt that we'll be allowed to travel abroad for the summer, which makes me sad.

Context: The COVID-19 pandemic is currently making me feel extremely anxious and nervous about leaving the house. I see people who have taken it upon them selves to go to friends houses, go to the park and up my rural road for walks, not following the doll I’ll distancing guidelines. It’s extremely frustrating as someone who suffers with anxiety and depression because I feel like I do not have control, not over people as they can make their own choices but over my mental health as I’m forced to stay in where I won’t see my friends etc and it’s difficult. However, this can also be a blessing in disguise to me. I study French language and have been able to focus more on my studies now that I’m stuck at home. I feel on top of things for once and feel like I can catch up and keep up on all of my work as I’m doing it in my own time while also to deadlines. It’s a very contradictory time for my emotional and mental state but for everything else it is frustrating as I love being outside. However, it is selfish of others to go out when realistically that’s what’s making COVID-19 and it’s spread worse. The quicker we all stay inside and self isolate, the quicker this will all be over and we can be vaccinated etc.

Context: I am so fed up of this whole pandemic. We are on our third lockdown and I miss my family. It's my birthday tomorrow and I'm absolutely gutted that I can't see any of my family. My anxiety is at an all time high and I am worried as people I know have got the virus. I'm also living in the town with the highest infection rate in my area. I am wanting coronavirus to go away and never come back. I want things to open up again. It's been a year now. It needs to end one day. Hopefully soon things will go back to normal. I don't like how when I go to supermarkets some people have no concept of following the rules and get in your space etc. I hate how some people refuse to wear masks for stupid reasons. I hate how some people are so selfish they are still having people round to their house and having parties even though we are in lockdown. I feel so trapped.

Context: I feel anxious and apprehensive about the future and as a mother of young children I’m sad to be missing out on opportunities in the present. I also have a slight underlying feeling of anger towards the wet markets where the disease is rumoured to have originated from.  I’m happy of the positives and lessons that I’m learning in lockdown, I no longer feel that material objects or showy days out are needed to bring happiness into our lives, we are having more quality time than ever together as a family and there is a sense of community spirit in our neighbourhood.

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I feel stressed. I was visiting my Mum to look after her and had been away from home for five weeks and due to go back but then came lockdown so I'm stuck here. My Mum is one of the countries most vulnerable and has received a letter saying so, so I'm worried about her. My partner back in London who I haven't seen in ages currently has Coronavirus and is very ill and I'm incredibly concerned about him but can't do anything.

I'm also asthmatic so worried about myself if I get it and the whole situation is just stressful and draining.

Context: My main issue is due to the lockdown because I am not able to visit my family and friends, I am worried for my grandmother since I am not able to visit her.People also stockpiling food and supplies is a huge problem. Specifically for older people since many of them are not able to visit a number of different shops which I have to do. I am worried when I do go outside for exercise or to the shops because I try my utmost to comply with social distancing but other people do not seem to care for it.

Context: Worried about catching the virus and the impact it will have and financial implications Concerned about our elderly parents, not being able to see them whilst they are self isolation. Fustrated about not being able to go out and enjoy the sunshine due to lockdown. Stressed as I am now a full time teacher home schooling my children. Guilty as I am working from home and trying to strike a balance between managing the children and trying to work. Resolute and trying to stay strong  as I am not alone and every family is experiencing the same.

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I'm just worried about my partner who is imunocompromised. Every time I need to dash out for supplies I'm paranoid about catching anything that could affect her. I know if I get it I'll survive, but I'm worried about her.

I'm also annoyed at all the idiots who dont need the social distancing and stay at home measures. They're just going to make it all worse and keep the lockdown in action.

I want the world to get back to normal, and that will only happen if people follow the advice and do as they're told

Context: I am worried about covid 19 and I fear for my family. I have done everything I can to make sure my family stay safe and hopefully we will get through this virus. We have followed the advice from the government and have stayed Inside. I also worry about the food situation with all the people panic buying. I am grateful for the NHS stay and key workers who will help us through this.  We watched the queen give her speech  last night which I feel would have given some co fort to the country. I have read up on this virus and tried to prepare myself incase I or any members of my family get it.

Context: I am worried more than anxious. There have been so many inconsistant information thats it difficult to know who to believe. I am concerned about the financial implications just as much as the virus itself.I am worried  about my child and how he will cope. I feel tired due to mixed sleep paterns and like others totally confused as to what day it actually is. I sometimes feel alone and miss the contact of family and friends. I don't want to celebrate when this ends and just want life to go back to some normality.

Context: my feelings are one of protectiveness towards my wife and anxiety that I will fail to shield her,  I have no fear for myself but worry about others.  I a, stress free though and most of the time can relax and distract myself working form home, gardening or walking my dog.  In fACT I HAVE SPOKEN MORE TO MY NEIGHBOURS THAN EVER BEFORE AND PEOPLE ARE DEELOPING A COMMUNIOTY BOND, A COHESION THAT WAS NOT THERE BEFORE..  I FELE MORE ATTACHED TO OTHERS AND MY COMMUNITY, BUT FEEL EMENSE SADNESS WHEN I SEE THE DAILY LOSS OF LIFE AND THE HARD WORK nhs STAFF AND OTHERS ARE DOING, I FEEL GRATITUDE AND ENDEBITIDNESS.

Context: to be honest i cant really identify what i feel right now. i dont mind not being able to go home (i reside in the uk for my studies but i go home to indonesia every summer - or supposedly) as i dont really enjoy being with my family anyway. my only concern is if i cannot go home at all this summer, and i cant spend time with people i care about at home especially my friends. i am also worried about the current economics (the exchange rate from IDR to GBP is on a consistent rise and if not it sits on a very ridiculously high rate) and that i have to spend more money (IDR) by staying here.

Context: It's a scary situation we are currently in as you see in the news the amount of people that have died so far due to this. Can affect anyone from people with underlying condition to healthy individuals. Would like this to be over and done with. Annoyed at the fact there are people who are not following the government's advise and are going outside, and not staying indoors. Due to this it's going to take a longer for the coronovirus to peak down. Scary reading about not being enough hospital beds and ventilators available so may not be able to treat everyone. I feel the government has let the people down on testing and how the frontline key workers won't all be tested to see if they had the virus or not.

Context: I feel exhausted all the time. I have to stop myself constantly refreshing the news to see the latest awful death statistic. It dominates every conversation I have with anyone, and all those conversations are online because of physical distancing. I'm concerned about how this will affect society and the people I care about, but I'm not so worried about getting it myself because I'm young. I feel frustrated by the people not taking this seriously, and I feel let down by the government who continue to act too slowly. I am grateful neither I nor my family have got COVID-19 yet, but I expect we will get it eventually.

Context: IM VERY ANXIOUS ABOUT CORONA FOR MY OWN HEALTH AND MY FAMILY. ALSO, I HAVE A RELATIVE IN HOSPITAL AND WE CANT SEE HIM. I WISH THIS VIRUS WOULD GO AWAY.IM SCARED OF THE FUTURE AND HOW LIFE HAS CHANGED.THERE IS A DETRIMENTAL AFFECT ON MY MENTAL HEALTH AND I HAVE NO OPTIMISM FOR LIFE IN THE NEAR FUTURE.I DONT KNOW HOW WE CAN GET BACK TO NORMAL OR IF THERE WILL EVER BE A NORMAL AGAIN LIKE WE USED TO THINK OF IT.I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD BE AFRAID TO GO GO OUT AND MINGLE WIYH PEOPLE BUT THIS IS EXACTLY HOW I FEEL AND ITS GETTING WORSE WITH EVERY PASSING DAY.

Context: Whilst I'm relieved that I've had the first vaccine, I'm still very worried that it will be some months or even years before 'normality' returns. I'm wondering if there will be a much worse third wave from some of the virus mutations, given that some who have yet to have the vaccine appear to be suffering from 'lockdown fatigue', and are now selfishly carrying on as if there is no danger. I see many people on a daily basis not wearing face coverings, and the roads seem to be as busy as they were pre-lockdown.

Context: I feel that as a nation we need our lives to get back to normal now and we need to start living again. We have lost people but also saved people from not having flu this year. The impact on mental health now is very concerning and we are wasting time that we should have with our families and friends. The government have done the best they can and people need to stop judging. We are all in this together and i feel that has been forgotten. We aren't able to move on unless the media let us. As a single full time working mum i need my life to start again and am fed up of being lonely and tired.

Context: I feel a little less worried than I did a year ago mainly due to the vaccine.  I am still somewhat anxious due mainly to the amount of people who are willing to flout the restrictions imposed for our good, as was seen last weekend when the weather was better. Their actions are not condemned by the main stream media who seem to be going out of their way to find a way of undermining the good work that the majority of the UK have been doing to control the virus. Their is a slight glimmer of a light at the end of the tunnel but it will still be a long while and I'm not convinced we will ever return to truly ""normal""

Context: At the moment I am worried and anxious about the future regarding corona. Recently the government announced its plan to reduce lock down measures and open everything up again and it worries how excited people are getting for this when I think if everything opens too quickly we will just be put into another lockdown. As a result I am apprehensive about moving forward and it is negatively affecting me in the sense that I don’t want to plan anything for the near future for the fear that corona will ruin it.

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Extremely anxious at the Unknown’s in the whole scenario. No one knows when the current situation will end and there doesn’t seem to be any clarity on the best treatment or whether this could all happen again in the future short or long term.

I worry about keeping my family safe and it makes me anger that people are using the situation for political gain. Arguments relating to political parties, 5g etc are not helpful at the moment and I don’t think people truly realise how much their actions are affecting the health of those around them.

Context: I just feel a bit anxious about the whole thing - the unknowns. Will we get a vaccine for coronavirus? In the mean time, are people who have had it actually immune? How long will the lockdown go on for? Will it affect my job? Will relaxing the lockdowns cause a resurgence. It's all a bit scary. There are so many questions that we do not know the answer to. But despite this, I am hopeful, and I just take every day (stuck in my house, but at least I have a garden) as it comes. It's quite relaxing, but a good deal boring at the same time.

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very anxious and worried for my family and friends and myself. also worried about my job and also money in general over the next few months.
i am also worried about the nhs and the strain they are under at the moment and also worried about the number of people dying every day in this country and all over the world and that the cases are going up every day ,and show no signs of slowing down at the moment.
i am worried that this could go on for months or even years, and also being in isolation will affect a lot of people mentally, and a lot of people who suffer from depression and anxiety, will find being confined to the house hard to cope with.

Context: I feel very anxious at the minute. I suffer from anxiety in general life anyway so this is an especially horrible situation for me. I hate being stuck in, it is really affecting my mental health. The whole situation is very scary, i am worried about friends and family, worried about money since loosing my job, it is all very worrying. For me the worst thing is not knowing when it will all be over and having no idea if this is going to be our lives now for weeks, months or even years. It is so hard for everyone and right now the world is indeed a very scary place to be in.

Context: The situation seems never ending even though there is an end in sight (hopefully). I hardly leave the house as I feel anxious about catching covid. I can't wait untill I can go out to do leisurely things again and missing my family which I am finding difficult. I hope the vacine will ease infections so the world can get back to normal again and I can and everyone else can get their freedom back. I hope this will be the last national lockdown to try and make up for lost time that we have all missed out on and hope that infection rates do not soar again.

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I'm still concerned about the virus especially given that some people will refuse the vaccine. I'm soon getting my 1st jab and have no fear of it. It is a beacon to hold onto , in thinking that in 6 months things might be able to begin getting back to some semblance of normality.
Still not overly happy with the Govt handling of the situation in the beginning, but the vaccine rollout is going well. Can't wait to see my family and friends again. Being stuck indoors so much is tough and frankly boring, which has led to a ""can't be bothered "" kind of attitude to doing mundane chores. Thank god for online friends.

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Quite anxious about financial issues but also looking forward to the world going back to normal. I've missed my friends and family and can't wait to click unpause on life. My anxiety has been awful and I don't know how to deal with it really. I have since signed up to the doctors in order to try and get help with these issues.
I've dropped out of university due to the fact that the online teaching through zoom was not very useful for a masters degree. Along with this, the funding I was getting wasn't enough to live on so now I'm trying my best to find any job whatsoever.

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I feel optimistic we are moving in the right direction but I am frustrated that people are not sticking to lockdown rules.
I also hope coming out of lockdown my work maintain some remote working measures as I would prefer not to waste 2 hours a day commuting.
The vaccination programme has given a lot of people a far more positive outlook on the situation in the Uk but there needs to be a final push to stay at home and make sure there isn’t an increase in cases so thing cans reopen as soon as possible.

Context: At the moment i am a strange mix between fearfull and weird.I just do not know what to think as although i am not bothered about getting covid 19 myself,i am more bothered about spreading the disease.Lockdown is not very much different for us,only the food prices have gone up with no shop branded stuff.We are struggling financially as i am disabled and on a low fixed income.We have hids at home as well so not them getting freee school dinners does not help.My feelings with coronavirus and my kids are that i hope either me or my partner passes it to them or they do not get it themselves.

Context: I feel a little worried - I'm sleeping well, not waking in the night but I am concerned about the risk for my family and myself. I don't have any underlying health conditions but I'm a single parent and want to be able to get through this safely. I work for the NHS in an administrative role in a psychiatric hospital and I am still working so more exposed than those who stay home. Sometimes, I feel scared about the risk, slightly scared and anxious about having to go into work where I feel I am more at risk.

Context: I feel stressed because I can't get the protection I need (PPE/sanitiser), angry because the government doesn't seem to care about making sure people can stay safe and afford to live and bitter because I'm now stuck in this country which we had plans to leave by October 2020. Also stressed and upset because I work monitoring a Covid-19 mailbox where I get to see all kinds of issues about self isolation vs getting paid, lack of help, vulnerable people who can't get confirmation that they can work from home and emails about a major pharmacy chain in my area refusing to deliver medications to vulnerable people. Upset, disillusioned but not surprised.

Context: I feel very worried, anxious and fearful for myself, my loved ones, my community, NHS workers, keyworkers (including myself) and all those who have been forced to work to keep a living (not key workers). I am very concerned about people who have lot their incomes and people who are homeless. I am very concerned about people's mental health as well as physical. I am deeply worried about possible continued austerity measures in the longer term for people already vulnerable and struggling. I am angry that more wasn't done sooner - PPE and testing should have been sorted out very early on. I am angry that a minority of people are openly flouting the rules.I am also very proud of our key workers and many others in a myriad of ways, big and small who are playing their part to help.