Saira Khan on socialising post lockdown

New research out today reveals more than half of the population has some anxiety about socialising without restrictions, with 10% going as far as to say they are scared.  A further 38% say it will be a long time before they’ll feel comfortable socialising in the same way as they did pre-pandemic.

These are the findings of a new poll of 4,000 residents from across the UK which show that millions of us are worried about increasing social pressure now that lockdown measures are beginning to lift.

The survey, which was conducted for The Big Lunch, a National Lottery and Iceland Foods supported initiative. The research suggests high levels of re-entry anxiety and concerns about our ability to socialise as we come out of our third lockdown period.  However, despite 64 per cent of respondents worrying about socialising with large groups or in crowded places, the one positive found in the research is that three quarters of the population are comfortable meeting smaller groups locally for picnics or community BBQs.

Aston spoke to TV presenter Saira Khan to discuss how more than half of Brits feel nervous to socialise after lockdown.

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