Gov.uk has a 28 page document on the government’s plans to deal with Coronavirus. Haven’t read it all yet but am worried that so much of their plans to limit the spread seem to be get everyone to wash hands. I’m an obsessive hand washer at the best of times but there are plenty of dirty people who don’t even wash their hands after going to the toilet. It’s naive to think they’re all going to suddenly change their ways because Boris says wash your hands.
So, on the basis that some people have terrible hygiene and won’t be told, I think they really should be cancelling sporting events and anything with large crowds now rather than wait until things get worse. I’ve said this before, lots of other countries are doing it.
And strongly encouraging people to work from home if they can.
With schools, maybe they could ask pupils to stay at home if possible. Some children have a parent at home and older pupils not in exam years usually won’t need childcare. Stepping up cleaning in public places. Keeping public toilet doors propped open so you don’t have to touch the handles on your way out.