Worried about the Coronavirus thread 28

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Test Test Test so we know where the virus is and where it’s going

Testing is the message

I think the cost of living is simply so high in this country that they can’t afford to close things down - the economy would collapse if they did.

Are house prices this high anywhere else in Europe?

Alex Wickham - ' The UK is heading towards advising against all but essential travel to most countries in the world'.

Lewis Goodall - 'Meanwhile, the Norwegian govt has said that breaking your quarantine, without good reason, will result in a fine of 20000 Norwegian Krone (£1600).'

exactly @MarshaBradyo the unfortunate thing is it hit skiing resorts at a holiday time and the movement from there was just to much to do

China locked down BEFORE the New Year celebrations so there was less movement

I think I must have been watching a different press conference they clearly dont know how to go beyond the test/test/test contain which is just not going to work now in Europe or the US. Both the UK and WHO need to come up with a strategy that will work

Why is everything heading towards and within weeks. Driving me crazy.

Currently watching the WHO Press Conference - I feel like everyone who speaks is making sly comments that imply how badly BJ is handling this.

I almost feel embarrassed to be English.

What is out government playing at?

Switzerland is, de facto, declaring a national emergency and a pretty comprehensive lockdown - as expected:

• non-food retail to close
• restaurants and bars to close
• any type of leisure venue to close

Quartz I’m not watching but even WHO are in uncharted waters with an out of control pandemic. We are at a too late stage.

And yep to the travel

@missclimpson I went to Super U this morning that although shelves were thin on some things there was still pasta, toilet rolls etc. I don't think food will be a problem here.
I wish my 86 year old dad was here with me instead of the UK...

Agree, it’s almost like the British ‘look stupid’
in our very slow reactions as if we don’t actually get what is going on

Pippa Crerar - 'Alarming that @CMO_England
Chris Whitty’s predecessor @UKAMREnvoy Sally Davies has decided the best way to tackle the coronavirus outbreak is to send her students home. This is not what the Government is currently advising.'

Also to close as of midnight tonight:

• markets
• libraries, museums, etc.
• service providers such as e.g. hairdressers

Restrictions in place as of midnight until at least 19 April

Up to 8k army personnel to support hospitals, logistics and security.

Security!!! The army, during peace time. In their own country.

@MadameF. I know we could go today, just wondering about tomorrow if lockdown happens? We are over 70 so have been self-isolating apart from food shopping. I am pretty sure the Mairie will organise something.

Bloody hell Brexpat

Better than not but still it’s scary.

Just turned on bbc 1 for the cv special. Have the number of deaths been announced?

I don't have access to TV (am at work) so if anyone could verbatim put up what Bojo is saying I'd be grateful

School have set work in two subjects for those self isolating so far.
Home school has gone ok today. I've kept them busy and they have been out in the garden to make the most of the sunshine. There's no one else within about 10m in any direction if they are in the back garden and it's important that they get out to play while they still can.

My sister doesn't agree with closing schools and was shocked to find Sainsbury's had nothing she needed today It's hard to believe that we are related at times. She belittled and laughed at brexit preppers as did my mum's friends and other relations. They are not laughing now. I'd feel sorry for them but they were so arrogant and dismissive.

Come on boris. Let's hear what dithering and delaying you are doing next.

Will we see self isolation increase to 2 weeks I wonder?

@bananacakeZ mine too, I'm so relieved!

@missclimpson Don't worry, the supermarkets will remain open, as will the small groceries, the markets, takeaways etc. It isn't quite as bad as the war, at least we don't have rationing as well. Can you try a Drive service?

I watched a fair bit of the WHO conference. Why are we completely ignoring all of this advice? I can’t wrap my head around it!

Emily Ashton - 'New: This woman took her son out of school to protect his high-risk dad from coronavirus and was told she faced a fine for "unauthorised absence". DfE say this is still a matter for individual schools. Not sure how long that line will stand.'

Bojo not on yet, another 5 mins or so.