12 scathing takedowns of the new 3-tier coronavirus measures

From one minute past midnight on Wednesday, England will be subject to a three-tier system of coronavirus measures, intended to simplify the situation.

Good luck with that.

Exclusive first look at Boris Johnson's simple three-tier COVID-19 traffic light system. pic.twitter.com/PbTXemjgjv

— Adam Kay (@amateuradam) October 11, 2020

Boris Johnson outlined the new regulations during a Downing Street briefing on Monday evening, with support from Chris Whitty.

Boris Johnson looking never more like a guy who wishes he'd retrained as a ballerina when he had the chance.

— Tom Peck (@tompeck) October 12, 2020

Here’s the catch-up.

Tier 1 – “medium” – the same measures as now – Rule of Six … blah, blah, blah

Tier 2 – “high” – the same as tier 1 but with no support bubbles and no mixing indoors

Tier 3 – “very high” – no mixing of households at indoor or outdoor venues, closure of leisure centres, betting shops, casinos and – controversially – pubs that don’t serve substantial meals

Only Liverpool – with the surrounding areas – will fall under tier 3, despite having a lower rate of infection than other areas which will be under tier 2.

I wonder what it is the Tory government could have against the people of Liverpool. It’s a fucking head scratcher. https://t.co/a6T5cbW8GV

— Bethany Black Death (@BeffernieBlack) October 12, 2020

Here’s how people have been reacting to the changes.

1.

Given the current levels of infection, there will only be three tiers of lockdown:
1. high
2. fucking high
3. oh shit, we're fucked#covidbriefing #lockdown

— Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) October 12, 2020

2.

Government: Get fit to fight covid
Also government: You can only have a beer if you eat a pie

— James Felton (@JimMFelton) October 12, 2020

3.

So when it comes to lockdown you’ve got very high tier, high tier, medium tier and Brexiteer pic.twitter.com/fuLcihLk8H

— Robin Flavell (@RobinFlavell) October 12, 2020

4.

Chris Whitty unveils the new 10 tier Covid system
1 – Medium
2 – High
3 – Very High
4 – oh shit
5 – no, this can't be right
6 – We're doomed
7 – someone might survive
8 – someone might not
9 – Tory constituencies in lock down
10 – all dead pic.twitter.com/rmudZYqsw3

— HappyToast ★ (@IamHappyToast) October 12, 2020

5.

It’s easier to handle your drink* if you have some food at the same time

*coronavirus

— Dr Xand van Tulleken 🏳️‍🌈 (@xandvt) October 12, 2020

6.

I knew all this would end in tiers.

— Dave Jones 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏳️‍🌈 (@WelshGasDoc) October 12, 2020