Chat about Novel Coronavirus - 2019-nCoV - COVID-19

Currently I do this. I think the only person in the world who thinks it essential is me.

If it helps, it's just the thing I needed to see this evening!

That does help. Thanks.

They record about a month in advance. Ambridge is not the place to keep abreast of current affairs.

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I enjoyed the work and would certainly enjoy seeing more during this turgid time

Well so far thanks to avanti’s reluctance to refund our advanced tickets for london the trip is still on . Changing to june pushes the price up to 300 quid . So i hope the ft is correct but i do feel for you london people.

From today's Eye.

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Manchester still relatively normal, almost forget what’s going on every now and again, feels like the shit is going to hit the fan in a big way any second now.

London lockdown imminent to slow coronavirus outbreak

Capital set to face tougher measures because it is ahead of the ‘curve’ on outbreak

London is facing a lockdown, possibly before the weekend, as Boris Johnson prepares sweeping new measures — including school closures — to tackle the rapid spread of the coronavirus.

Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister, said the UK government was about to announce “more stringent measures” for London, which Mr Johnson has conceded has become the country’s worst affected region.

Asked how far the UK was from a “complete lockdown”, Ms Sturgeon said the capital city might see tougher measures first because it was further ahead on the “curve” of the outbreak.

Scotland’s first minister is fully briefed on UK-wide coronavirus measures and Mr Johnson’s team admitted that officials were considering big new restrictions to daily life in London. “Things are moving fast,” one said.

In the UK, more than 700 cases have been reported in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 2,626. The UK death toll has jumped by 33 to 104, with 32 of the fatalities in England and one in Scotland.

A decision on whether to lock down London — similar to the shutdown in force in cities such as Paris and Brussels — would be based on the latest advice presented to the Cobra emergency committee, which has its latest meeting on Wednesday afternoon.

Restrictions could include the closure of public transport, with pharmacies or supermarkets among the only outlets to remain open.

Schools across the UK are also expected to close by the weekend, although special provision would be made for the children of key workers, including NHS staff, to avoid the risk of parents having to take time off work for child care.

Gavin Williamson, education secretary, will make a statement to the House of Commons on plans for schools, including provision for children in receipt of free school meals, at 5pm on Wednesday.

Mr Johnson’s allies say no new measures were planned for the capital on Wednesday or Thursday, but government insiders say the lockdown might be announced on Friday. “People are looking at it, but it’s too early to say when or whether we will do this,” said another government official.

The prime minister’s spokesman said: “London seems to be moving ahead of other parts of the UK and he [Boris Johnson] advised people in London to pay particular attention to the measures we have been putting in place.”

Sadiq Khan, London’s mayor, has complained that he is not being kept fully informed of the UK government’s plans and his allies said he was not clear whether the lockdown would take place or what form it might take.

I would keep working. You are conscientious and there’s near zero risk.

People are still going to church ffs.

Because the police force is a skeleton operation due to cutbacks.

In the event of a 'lockdown' will it be possible to claim benefits (as a new claimant) on line? And what realistic expectation will there be of you actually having to look for work? Not that I'm qualified to do anything anyway.

With their lack of social distancing and the number of residents who are well into their 70s, 80s, 90s and evening 100s (Eddie is in his 70s) I am forecasting a significant death rate.

Aren't they still boycotting the B?

I enjoyed that.
Mainly the chair positioning suggestive of you urgently cycling to the studio to spend the day contemplating your shark. And then cycling home again.

has anyone seen any concrete guidance on what constitutes an 'elderly' relative?

we're being told not to draft grandparents in to help with childcare, but i cant find any specific guidance on age. the olds in question are 63.

Of pensionable age I'd guess, so 65 upwards?

IIRC the risks jump once you're above 60, though to what extent that's because of a greater incidence of underlying conditions I don't know. (I think as of last week the median age for fatal cases was 65.)

That is exactly what has been happening.

Seems logical right? Thought it interesting to discuss on here though as a moral pile on would soon give me pause to reconsider.

Lots of rumours circulating about a London 'lockdown' this weekend

Any legal bods know what the actual laws are regarding this - I.E can they actually do anything unless a state of emergency is declared, or until this corona virus bill is passed into law

and if so - what timelines are we talking about for either of these scenarios to take place?

I.E can they actually do anything unless a state of emergency is declared, or until this corona virus bill is passed into law

Almost everywhere in Europe has declared a state of emergency. I would assume the UK is days behind (like the school closures for example).

Surely they will just change the law if needed.

So are we likely to see supermarkets go to 24 hour delivery?

All the Government guidance has over 70's as the at risk group from an age perspective

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults