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Over 70s to self isolate
Dodie66 · 14/03/2020 21:36
Over 70s are going to be told to self isolate even if they don’t have the virus and this will be coming in 5-20 days and last 4 months
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/breaking-coronavirus-over-70s-told-21694397?fbclid=IwAR2k9MqPf7vOzNcnqfVroLXVp0sQjYRmihHKBiL9pvdhSi5780WpYkgFNnI
WokClock · 14/03/2020 22:30
As much as I dislike Boris, I think it is a good plan. We’re all going To be in lockdown anyway soon. You tell the elderly first so that when they shut schools, all the kids aren’t sent to the grandparents.
It’s all about nudges. To get people to realise what’s going on. Because at the moment no one will listen as shown by the response to @wheresmymojo
chomalungma · 14/03/2020 22:31
Having vulnerable older people alone, frightened and distressed for months is going to create a whole new raft of problems
This. There are potential solutions to this - such as commandeering hotels maybe, creating centres for older people who want to go there - but the idea of little social contact, such as going to the shops, a cafe, a day club for 4 months is one hell of an ask.
ElenadeClermont · 14/03/2020 22:32
Peston was remarkably right about the government's stance on the coronavirus so far.
Compliance will be encouraged by the threat of the introduction of an upper age limit for treatment if the NHS is overwhelmed.
I would like to point out that Dominic Cummings is apparently conversation with Deliveroo and Uber to deliver food the elderly.
www.itv.com/news/2020-03-14/elderly-to-be-quarantined-for-four-months-in-wartime-style-mobilisation-to-combat-coronavirus/
chomalungma · 14/03/2020 22:34
My Mums partner has had no such text and he is 71 hmm
It's not like all over 70 yr olds are on a special text alert system.
It's an idea with merits. But also with massive social consequences, especially on people with caring responsibilities.
Many older people care for a spouse.
Many older people live alone.
Many have little family support.
continue not confuseKahlanRahl · 14/03/2020 22:39
but the idea of little social contact, such as going to the shops, a cafe, a day club for 4 months is one hell of an ask.
No it isn't. It not only stops them from getting the virus (what everyone is focussing on), but also stops them from spreading it around and killing other people. Nobody wants to be a killer.
It's not just the risk to them. It's also them being the risk.
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