Coronavirus Discussion

After seeing the pictures of the crowds at the shops, glad to still be in shielding. Unfortunately those of us who have obeyed the rules will be put at risk by the few idiots out there. 

Masks i think are ok in confined spaces, especially at this time of year when people are suffering from hay fever and may sneeze inadvertently. My friend drives with a face mask when he is taking his mum  to doctors etc, she sits in back with mask on, and he wears one also, just as a precautionary measure.

It’s a pity more unfit joggers would wear face masks with all the snot and other liquids emanating from all facial orifices

The trouble is that you never know who has the virus, people can be asymptomatic but still be able to infect others. Had they in early March insisted on facemasks/coverings on public transport, especially in big cities there would have been less transmission and also less deaths. I appreciate hindsight is a wonderful thing and at that stage we had no real idea what was to hit us. Probably wearing a mask outside is somewhat OTT but when you are in close proximity to people there could be an advantage, even if its small. For some of us that is a precaution well worth taking. Others have to make their own decisions.

David

well you said exactly the same a few weeks ago (actually number of times) yet the rates are still coming down.

Talking of masks, we have just ordered some re usable ones from our favourite bike shop. Lots of different designs. I had chosen what I thought was an interesting one, Black with a zip. Then OH explained what a Gimp Mask was......so I changed my mind😲😂😂

I have to say I am really confused I heard in the Downing street briefing last week - a question was asked when could caravan and camp sites open and the answer was that they had not got a provisional date for this yet.
I have looked on the gov website and there is nothing and as far as I can see nothing has been said. 

Is the opening of sites on 4th July just speculation? as outdoor areas of  pubs might be able to open from this date? I have heard nothing official - just stuff in the media hoping that they may be able to open as pubs are opening that date?

Can someone give any more concrete advice?

I think this is as concrete as you're going to get.

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/whats-on/caravan-club-news/novel-coronavirus-advice/

I bit the bullet and visited a well known shopping centre yesterday, I desperately needed some new walking shoes. There were not that many people shopping, several car parks were closed and entry was restricted to a few entrances. 

A one way system was in operation and I was asked to sanitize my hands in the only shop I visited where I was the only customer.

About a third of people were wearing masks, I wore mine and was surprised by the number of older people not wearing them, it seems that they are being worn more by the younger generation.

The toilets were open but every other wash hand basin was hot being used, again I was the only person in there, I had been tasked with finding out about the toilets by my OH.

Some seats in the malls were marked not for sitting but others were in use.

I didn't stay longer than necessary, I got what I needed and the car had its first decent run for ages.

This is something - thank you xx