Originally Posted by ntluser

It's ironic that we are advised to stay at home to avoid catching the coronavirus yet hundreds of people have been out panic buying food.

In the 1950's when food was short we were rationed, so people can make their food last longer by eating smaller portions. For some people it will be a good way to lose weight and get fit by doing home exercise since being very over weight is a coronavirus risk factor. Losing weight also improves your blood pressure.

Working from home is beneficial for climate change since the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has dropped considerably because fewer people are driving to work. Maybe after this crisis, the government will continue this.

On a different tack. it's also worth considering that pets can catch the virus and pass it on to family members so maybe some form of pet isolation may be necessary.

Originally Posted by Taf

It is a disease passed from animal to human to which we have no natural defences.