Absolutely no going out or socialising?

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My understanding is basically no going out except to work, for food shopping or outdoor exercise away from others. Meaning I can't see my parents, can't go to a cafe and can't even visit same age friends (early 40s).

Other people think I'm being extreme but isn't this whats being asked of us for the next few weeks at least?

I think we need the overreacting, at least the ov's won't be spreading it.

@KeepOnKeepingOnAgainandAgain Agree 100%

EVERYONE should assume that they have it and that everyone else has it too and act accordingly. People can show no symtoms AT ALL and just spread it about. Until we have all been tested, this is how we must act.

@Lockheart It is helpful if the people listened and changed their actions and it is true, they will be responsible.

Why not lockhart? People are personally responsible for spreading infection if they make bad choices. That leads to more deaths.

If people thought about the trade off in risking people’s lives to have a coffee with their friend, surely they would stay away?

I have been coughing due to post nasal drip (the neverending aftermath of a December cold) for months

Yes, me too. I've had a cough for months. Sent for x-rays and given steroids by doc - not sure if this means I have an underlying condition or not.

@Namechange2020onceagain no, it's an awful thing to say. It's the kind of attitude which leads to people being verbally abused or physically attacked in the street because other people think they have coronavirus (or insert illness of choice here) and therefore they deserve to be punished for being outside. Noone is guilty of any crime for unknowingly infecting someone with something.

I'm only leaving the house for food shopping, you don't need to tell me about social distancing! But saying someome is personally responsible for deaths if you go out is a horrible thing to say, and frankly totally unquantifiable.

No one is guilty of any crime for unknowingly infecting someone with something.

Legally no. Morally, absolutely when they’ve been hanging out in pubs and getting their nails done.

Other people think I'm being extreme but isn't this whats being asked of us for the next few weeks at least?

There are a lot of people who claim to be intelligent who are actively doing a good job of proving to the contrary.

The point is NO NON-ESSENTIAL SOCIAL CONTACT. Visiting your mates is not essential. Going to the cafe is not essential.

This really isn't difficult to understand.

@Lockheart I disagree. If everyone took personal responsibilty for their own actions, this horror show could be over in month. But no, they are carring on regardless. Every time someone goes to a pub, nail bar or other non essential place, they are saying fuck you to the NHS staff and are probably spreading this virus.

In other sensible countries, they are being punished by the government.

Thanks for those who offered to help, my heart goes out to you. We've managed to get out today and get enough things to last us for now. You're amazing x.

Yes that's what has been asked if us. We can beat this sooner if people stick to the regulations! It's going to take a group effort to achieve this

We are doing just that. No socialising, no visiting relatives, only shopping for essentials. Unfortunately we still have to work (key workers) and are dependant on our colleagues and clients not to be twats ('we're carrying on as normal!!') and to keep their distance.
I take a very dim view of these restaurants, pubs and gyms etc on Facebook pleading for people to keep going there saying they're staying open, as if spraying a load of extra bleach will make everything safe.
I will avoid them when all this is over, and will instead be sure to support those businesses who've done the responsible thing for the sake of their staff and customers.

People that go out to have their talons done are selfish eejits of the highest order, not only isn't it essential but those ghastly things hold a lot of germs, really asking for trouble if you ask me.

People having their hair appointments, really you gonna be locked up soon no ones interested in your hair.

People flocking to the shops to buy make up and clothes from primark come on why now, stay at home if you aren't in work. No one going to see you for months anyway you can't be in that desperate need for clothes.

People heading to gym, really probably the hot spot for germs and surely you can do some exercise at home, it's not hard

People going to the pub with all your mates, you might need to get drunk when you all catch it and all your older family members die

Stop being so bloody selfish

news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-they-call-it-the-apocalypse-inside-italys-hardest-hit-hospital-11960597

That's exactly what people are supposed to do OP.
I don't 'get' why so many people don't understand.

SleepStandingUp:
" If none of you are "vulnerable" Or unwell then I'd say you make a decision as grown adults. You aren't throwing a party for 900, you're seeing your parents in their home / friends at yours etc. However if we go into lockdown you won't be doing it."

No. I completely disagree. We have ALL been asked to stay at home and no contact, unless you have to.
Irrespective of whether you feel well.

How is it not clear?

No hanging around supermarkets even

If none of you are "vulnerable" Or unwell then I'd say you make a decision as grown adults.

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With all due respect, etc etc ad nauseum, if you have this attitude you should definitely be staying home. Total isolation.

Started doing this from 2 weeks ago and have just been called “OTT”, “overprotective”, “strict” by other parents and lots of 🙄. Keep hearing “but I’m low risk”, “but I don’t have symptoms”!!!! It’s not about you!!!! Plus symptoms take 2/3 weeks to start showing!! I don’t give a shot anyway, I’m just learning from Italy. They started with cases in double digits, and after 2 weeks ended up in the hundred thousands...and look at them now!! Wake up people (not you, those with the super laidback approach). This is only going to get worse if we don’t practice social distancing!!! Makes me fuming!!!

I have to work from home and only have one child. We have arranged for her to have one study buddy and that is it. Also I have shared custody with her dad, so she lives in two houses

Behaving ‘as normal’ is not acceptable - that is no longer ‘normal’- zero social contact with anyone! The public needs to get this right now. Enough time wasted already. Finally UK closing leisure centers, cafes, restaurants etc. This is to make it clear to everyone STOP GOING OUT- you are putting everyone at risk with your recklessness. Stop the play dates etc ffs!

I am popping by my 70s parents once a week and talking to them from outside a couple of metres away whilst they stand in the doorway. I think that's fine, it helps them and me. I'm also walking my dog every day and stop to have really nice and needed chats with other dog walkers whilst standing apart from one another. I have arranged to meet my brother with the dog at a park half way between where we both live and we've arranged to walk a couple of metres apart. Our local leisure centre is still running circuits classes outside and spacing people apart and I plan to go to one of them this week too.

If people socialise in there “normal way” .. then they are reckless morons

I so wish Boris would have the strength to put us all on shutdown. It's the only way to deal with idiots who think it's still ok to pop out to the pub or meet friends.

Yes absoloutely. I’m in France we have been on lockdown since Monday, only allowed out once a day for good reason.

www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/mar/20/london-hospitals-struggle-to-cope-with-coronavirus-surge