Corona Virus Treatment

We'll be alright here - we've got our gardens and will be spending our time tending them whenever we can (or sitting back and enjoying a cuppa looking at them, if the weather is really good), so us gardeners are going to be the calm ones.

 

Shineyland has closed its borders to all but essential people and services. There is a form to fill in if you want to enter. Anyone bringing food or bog rolls is exempt! So far, birds, cats, rabbits and squirrels are ignoring the rules.

 

@ARMANDII - whilst none of what the government has said is mandatory, my own personal view is that the only word missing there is 'yet'. As you know more than anyone, we are policed 'by consent' in this country, and when our Prime Minister and government give guidelines, we follow them. Beside that, we all have a responsibility to each other - not only those whom we know and love, but to every other person in our society.

I confess I have been up half the night with this nonsense going through my head - firstly, feeling like an utter failure because here I am a matter of months after returning to the workplace, once again being essentially forced to withdraw and stay at home for the foreseeable future (and the current advice is suggesting that will be at least 12 weeks). I can currently work from home, however if there is a shutdown then that would obviously change; Mrs C cannot work from home, so I am now a taxi driver (isolated in my lovely little cocoon) to try and minimise her contact with the outside world, as she is already over-exposed working in a pharmacy. However, there are other worries that will be shared by many - who pays the rent and the bills when this all goes pear-shaped? Is there going to be any sort of priority given to planned grocery deliveries for those of us who cannot go out shopping? There are many more questions and fears for many folks that remain unanswered, and to elude to one of @pete's points, the media is currently making matters worse by sensationalising and capitalising on those fears, in turn driving panic and causing the panic buying etc. The media need to take their heads out of their backside on this one.

 

Well, because of the changing scenario, FC, the word "yet" has been hanging in the back of every Government statement. I think we've all recognised that should the situation get worse advice given might well become mandatory. This Government already has all the powers it needs to close things down, put the Army on the streets, impose movement restrictions because all those Laws still exist under legislation drawn up under the emergency conditions of WW1 and WW2, you can also throw in several centuries old laws as well (as did some Remainers during BREXIT). But, unlike other Governments it has, in my opinion, taken actions after consideration from Scientists and Economists, and also because this is a democratic country where such drastic actions are taken with great reluctance.

I don't think that is the real element of panic buying is not trust in the Government but a animal instinct to survive. Blaming the Government is just an excuse to not blame themselves for their actions.
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Well that's uplifting lets just remember all you need is a little common sense and this will all pass,why on earth would you use the word "Trapped" at home ,and there is no need to be bored and getting frustrated is pointless so lets be positive its all about your mind set and your perception of the present situation its spring time all new growth is around us and we still live in the finest country in the world

 

It's going to be a lot longer than 2 weeks, Sirius

All people, young and old, will deal with the situation in their own way so nothing changes!!

 

Good afternoon this is not a moan merely an observation,went to the chemist this morning and there were 25 people waiting outside as they were only letting 2 people in at one time then locking the doors,the assistants had masks and aprons on,it was very cold standing about outside,so I had to wait 30 minutes outside just to hand over some repeat prescriptions which will be ready in 3/4 days

The sad but necessary action that I have taken is that as long as it takes I have taken the decision not to have any visits from my family and friends,which includes all my Sons ,Daughters and Grandchildren but any other decision would be foolhardy in my personal opinnion

 

We have just had a leaflet dropped through our door from someone down the road. It's one of these ViralKindness ones where they are offering to help, get shopping, prescriptions etc. free of charge.