Fear and fatalism in Birmingham as Covid cases surge
by Nosheen Iqbal from on (#57792)
Some say the young are flouting the rules, others doubt the statistics. Most are anxious about what a lockdown will bring
If news that Birmingham was facing a local lockdown troubled drinkers around the Gas Street basin on Thursday afternoon, they were determined to forget it.
This is the first time I've got dressed up and come to town," said Pam, who didn't want to give her full name, as she fluffed her pink hair. I know what's going on, I've worked in Covid wards. I'm not worried being here, but it does feel weird."
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