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Same here all panic this morning because the government is going to lock all old people into their homes for several months :shrug:

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They've just announced that everybody should now cease all social contact and that no unneccesary travel should be undertaken.

They aren't banning mass gatherings, but will no longer support them with emergency services. Pubs won't be closed for now, but people are advised to keep away from pubs, clubs and other social gatherings.

Schools may be closed and nobody should use the NHS unless an emergency.

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said 53 people in the UK have now died after testing positive for the coronavirus.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-51903319

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I think that is because a baby has tested positive for COVID-19 and they are not sure of the route of transmission, the womb or normal airborne or touch routes, after his/her birth.

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W.H.O pretty much give the World a shake this afternoon. Specifically to do more tests.

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Glad we are taking the right measures at last.

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There was a pregnant women the other day who had just had a baby and they both tested positive for Coranavirus.

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l think quite a few of the elderly and those with serious underlying conditions knew these measures were inevitable as my Mum and Dad started to self isolate early last week and likewise with myself.

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Canada is now shutting it's borders to non-citizens/residents of the country.

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BREAKING: France expected to announce in the next hour that they are to introduce mandatory curfews starting at 6pm tomorrow night, and may be enforced by their military, according to a French diplomat. The measures are being urged as people flout the restrictions already put in place there.

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As someone who's been watching the leaks from China for 2 months, yes this is exactly what's been happening. If you've watched HBO's chernobly it's been like that in slow motion.

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will this lead to riots on the streets, the French are a funny bunch especially when you threaten them.

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Oh yes, milk goes up a penny and they riot, whereas Brits tend to just sit back and accept things.

I (and the government must) fear something similar happening here, either because of a backlash to government orders or due to food riots. Denphone posted a link about the army being put onto standby earlier today.

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Its mothers day this weekend, people have plans they are not going to give up easily.

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Social Distancing? Hell I've been doing that all my life.

#TheJoysOfAspergers

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With a few exceptions, every contact I have in the pub trade has said that their figures are down. The government has played a blinder here as, because they haven't ordered pubs etc to close, they can't be sought after for compensation. In addition, because they have not been ordered to close, business interruption insurance will not pay out.

However, because they have now said that everyone must cease all social contact and avoid unneccesary travel, I suspect that most venues will not find it cost effective to open.

Adult children tend to take their mothers out for a meal on mother's day, meaning that a sizeable chunk will have a mother who is mature in years.who may now be too afraid to go out to eat.

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:D:D:D

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What seems quite surreal now is still seeing adverts on TV advertising holidays and cruises abroad still.

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That may be the case in England but here in Wales my pass is 24/7. Perhaps N.I. is the same?