Just seen two senior gentlemen walking down our road carrying what looked like snooker cue cases. And the children of several neighbours are running around in the street and in and out of people's gardens to get their football just the same as usual. Some people seem to think that social distancing is for other people.
My 82 year old grandad still running the greengrocer stall on Leeds street... Even after hearing all over 70s should self-isolate he is having none of it, He hasn’t stopped for the past 60 years and he doesn’t feel like stopping now! You have to admire his spirit and dedication. We’re all proud of him for carrying on as I’m sure his regular customers are aswell!
This is in North London. (and it is not my relative!) A poster has put this on a forum, and a number of comments are favourable. I have pointed out that he is very vulnerable and putting himself, his customers and front line health staff at risk. I don't think the elderly really "get" it - this may seem like a need for the wartime spirit - that's not how I and all advisors see it.
I have had this with an elderly relative who always cooks a dinner for her great nephew on Sunday. Meanwhile he is gadding about, working in retail, exposed to all sorts, big enough to cook his own dinner, and she can't see that the virus will come to her. She understands that she is staying in, just expects everyone to come to her.
It's surprising how many 'rebels' there are wanting to dig their heels in. The spirit and dedication comes from following the advice given. It doesn't mean people need to mope and cause themselves unnecessary worry, but be proactive and think of wider society.
The government are having to more or less bankrupt the country because of this virus and some people can't do the simple things that are asked of them, yes go to the pub fill yer boots it's you who will face paying back the national debt in the future.
Well it was confirmed this morning that I am a Key Worker. I had an idea as it has been hinted at for just over a week. My partner is also, so we have had communication with our sons Secondary School, we have decided to keep him at home. They have been very good. We have had emails with links for school work. I have said that he can have the weekend off then start his school work on Monday.
As I am out and about, I have volunteered at my local church helping those who cannot leave home with getting essentials to them and maybe collecting prescriptions for them and leaving them at their doorstep.
I just want to help those who need it while I can. Little things I do could be a big thing to those who need it. It's dark times and those who are not taking it seriously need to realise there is a bigger community than just them out there
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My 82 year old grandad still running the greengrocer stall on Leeds street... Even after hearing all over 70s should self-isolate he is having none of it, He hasn’t stopped for the past 60 years and he doesn’t feel like stopping now! You have to admire his spirit and dedication. We’re all proud of him for carrying on as I’m sure his regular customers are aswell!
As I am out and about, I have volunteered at my local church helping those who cannot leave home with getting essentials to them and maybe collecting prescriptions for them and leaving them at their doorstep.
I just want to help those who need it while I can. Little things I do could be a big thing to those who need it. It's dark times and those who are not taking it seriously need to realise there is a bigger community than just them out there
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