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[Bobbisox1]

Lockdown it is

Boris address’s the Nation

[Ken4155]

The pictures in this mornings press of the crowds of people in Bournemouth and on the tube were quite alarming and distressing. So no matter who was running the country, this is the only sensible decision to be made. Of course it will not stop the virus, but it will slow it down and therefore the rate of deaths will decrease. Giving the scientists more valuable time to come up with a workable vaccine. If we cannot be sensible for just 3 weeks, there is something sadly lacking in us.

[retrocop]

//If we cannot be sensible for just 3 weeks, there is something sadly lacking in us. //

Judging by some of the queries that have been adequately and concisely explained already in daily briefings I would suggest 'common sense' is beginning to wain. :-(

[Barsel]

Why is there mention of 3 weeks? I thought we have to stay indoors for at least 12 weeks.

[retrocop]

Today's announcement will be reviewed in 3 weeks. Nothing is tablets of stone.If the infection rate increases they will announce further measures no doubt.

[Maydup]

You're most likely classed as a key worker Nailit. Go to work unless contacted otherwise, as you're part of an essential service.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision

[ummmm]

My son has been informed he's a key worker....he's a uni student who works full time when not at uni. He issues fines!! Priorities or what?! Suspend mortgage payments but still issue fines.

[Ken4155]

"Why the mention of 3 weeks...…………..?" Retro has answered for me. If we adhere to what the PM has said, the chances of having to do so for 12 weeks would be far less than were we to carry on packing subway trains like sardines and shooting down to the beach en masse whenever the sun pokes it's head out.

[dannyk13]

Barsel, if you in the category of being at high risk then the isolation period is 12 weeks.