If we lockdown, is outside exercise allowed?

[WhoahThereCrazyHorse]

I’m interested to understand what’s allowed and not in places where lockdown has been implemented. Reading about Spain and it says people are to be allowed out ‘for emergencies, to buy food, or for work’. What’s the reality of how it’s policed, how would they know you were going, and if you wanted to go for a bike ride, really what’s the risk - given that you wouldn’t come into contact with anyone. And you could just say you were going to work. I do cycle to work by the way so that could be true. And my husband runs to work a few days a week.

[TheCountessofFitzdotterel]

I would not assume the UK government would follow the exact same rules as Spain. Everything about their approach so far has shown they are willing to go their own way based on their own scientists' assessment of the evidence.

[OhLook]

Yes @Tonyasterl, I was wondering that too

[NaturallyEden]

NO it's not, not anymore (they changed it on Friday).

I'm currently under the self isolating advice - on Monday outside for a dog walk was allowed as long as i was 2m away from people, by Friday the government advice was saying no outside time.

[drippingwet]

I wonder if the Spanish and Italians were sat a couple of weeks ago saying they’d definitely be out for a jog/waking their dog/riding their horse?

[MadamePewter]

It might sound shallow but these things are pretty fundamental to good mental health

[roarfeckingroar]

How are people expected to deal with this? I would lose the plot if I had to stay indoors.

[MadamePewter]

@roarfeckingroar I’m with you.

[drippingwet]

But you might have to that’s the whole point. I’m assuming Italians and the Spanish have mental health issues/pets/hobbies/annoying children - yet they’re doing it!

[roarfeckingroar]

@MadamePewter there aren't enough police officers to stop us

[MadamePewter]

@roarfeckingroar true! They’re rarely sighted here and I live on edge of village so can be out without being near another soul.

[drippingwet]

That’s probably why the army are being put on standby. I’m curious to know why you’d need to be stopped?

[Tulipstulips]

It might sound shallow but these things are pretty fundamental to good mental health

If ten years of Tory cuts to NHS mental health services are show anything, it’s hat they don’t give a stuff about mental health.

Seriously, though. If we go into lockdown it’s because the government thinks that is what will help stop a pandemic - whether someone feels sad if they don’t go for their regular jog won’t make much of an impact on their decision-making processes.

[Tonyaster]

I haven't seen an actual police person in over 10 years. I'll be walking my dogs in the beautiful countryside near my house, off lead no less, for the foreseeable future.

[EasterIssland]

@TheCountessofFitzdotterel then you’ll be taken to hospital and triaged. But they want to reduce any chances of any other kind of accidents

My friends live in flats. So not even gardens. They’ve children. They’re just coping. They know these is for a few weeks and hoping it’s worth it. There is people patrolling in the streets. If no good reason to be out then you’re fined.
They’re not enjoying it of course they’re not but health systems are quite busy and want to help by not adding more problems. Italy has started a points system. Those with less chances of survival won’t be treated

[MadamePewter]

@Tulipstulips I know, but it doesn’t help the rising sense of panic I feel about my carefully constructed safeguards being removed, I wouldn’t put anyone else at risk but I don’t understand why solo outdoor exercise would be banned on a rural area

[aurynne]

I find it hard to believe how entlitled and naive some posters are. This is a global pandemic, for goodness sake! Personal preference does not apply. In a state of emergency, basic human righrts are waived so health and life of many can be protected.

"Oh I can't survive without my daily jog", "oh geez, how are my DH and I going to survive under the same roof for 2 weeks"... really??? We are extremely privileged that the worst thing to happen in our lives is that we will have to stay within our houses for 2 weeks. Can you imagine how this pandemic is going to pan out in many African countries? In Iran and plenty other countries they won't "fine" you if they find you walking outside during a confinement... they will execute you. Could we please reflect a bit on how bloody lucky we are and stop whinging and looking for excuses to explain to the World why we should be exempt from confinement rules during a fucking global pandemic???

[MadamePewter]

I’ve had to reconstruct my whole life and it’s a big deal.

[drippingwet]

@Tonyaster as long are you’re alright eh?

[EasterIssland]

Nor Police. Police I meant. And yes mental health (and economy) will be affected but right now people’s mentality is to help as much as they can to a understaffed nhs by not giving more problems

[FurrySlipperBoots]

@MadamePewter

It's true. I can't imagine how many more suicides there'll be among people being shut up alone, and those struggling to cope with their children if they do shut the schools. Murders too for that matter. I know people joke about murdering their OH in a situation like this but what is the likelihood there will be a rise, with couples and families forced to stay cooped up together, no sunshine or exercise to release endorphins and burn off the children's energy, with stress levels generally so high too. I'm sure most people could cope for a week or 2 but aren't they saying we won't have a vaccine til next winter at least?

[drippingwet]

@MadamePewter the whole situation is a big deal and in the grand scheme of things it’s really a bigger deal than you

[Tonyaster]

drippingwet not going to feel guilty about where I live! I've never been more grateful for it I must say.

[aurynne]

@MadamePewter your "carefully constructed safeguards" don't count when other people are at risk. You may well think that your lovely walk endangers no one, but you don't live in a void. Plenty other people may think the same an, if they see you walking outside happily, will feel aggrieved and try the same thing, putting everyone else in danger. We need set rules not only to make sure people are not in contact, but also so everyone perceives they are being treated with fairness and pothers are not taking the piss.

[okiedokieme]

Thankfully we have a good sized garden for the dog and he likes to run with me so I can do laps of the block if needed. My parents live rurally so might dispatch the kids (adults) there with the dog at some point because no way can the police keep tabs on every field - they will all drive me crazy at home

[Tonyaster]

You may well think that your lovely walk endangers no one, but you don't live in a void

The only people affected by her lovely walk are the frothers on mumsnet who can't bear anyone enjoying life!