Coronavirus outbreak

[cosmicbike]

Lockdown it is then.

 

[Mike_P]

Lockdown it is then.

One outing for exercise permitted - walk, run or cycle

 

[lazybloke]

My father-in-law is in his 80s, which according to HMG guidance puts him at "increased risk of severe illness [and he is advised] to be particularly stringent in following social distancing measures". That's before considering his cardiac & other health issues.

He can barely walk, he lives alone, and yet some of prescriptions (eg morphine) have to be collected by him personally. A bit disappointing.

 

[marinyork]

Millions of test kits.

 

[tom73]

So that’s it pretty clear. with backing of police powers.

 

[kingrollo]

Not a Boris fan by any means. But thought he did a pretty good speech just now.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

This is one of those “Where were you” moments.

I just hope we all get the chance to remember it in years to come.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Looks like I can keep my daily "commute" from home but not go and pick up my new bike.

Seems fair.

I agree with it all, I just wish it had been done two weeks ago, which would have reduced the death toll massively.

 

[Gunk]

I’m in between jobs, I think I’m well and truly screwed. I was supposed to start on the 30th March.

 

[Electric_Andy]

I'm confused about what is classed as absolutely necessary with regard to seeing family. Me and my son would have been isolating from Saturday to Thursday, can he still go and see his mum if no symptoms?

 

[Salty seadog]

You know how randomn things drop into your head from time to time, if we go on full lockdown, will there be an amnesty on MOTs?

I've thought it, mines due.

 

[kingrollo]

I’m in between jobs, I think I’m well and truly screwed. I was supposed to start on the 30th March.

Surely you new employer would understand

 

[Gunk]

I just hope we all get the chance to remember it in years to come.

You make a good point, although this is a nightmare, storms do pass, we won’t be in this situation for ever.

 

[Salty seadog]

Mine is tomorrow! I suspect garages are very close to closing too though. I think the government will need to authorise some sort of dispensation on mots if they do to keep people legal.

They may do for key workers. That will be it I reckon. Helps keep people in.

 

[Mike_P]

Strikes me five bike rides are possible - to work, from work, to a shop, from a shop, necessary exercise