People Still dont get this

People who stockpiled were laughed at and the victim of scathing comments, but perhaps they were the clever ones. Many of us are running around like headless chicken, looking for food for their family.

We were told to go into Lockdown by the weekend ie tomorrow, so people are still out trying to prepare.

My son, who works for the NHS popped in yesterday. He said he does not have the choice to work at home and is very worried for his wife who is severely asthmatic. They live in a small house but have bought a blow up mattress in case one of them has to isolate. He said he had a panic a few days ago over the thought of passing it on to her and possibly to me as I am high risk. So yes I do wish people would follow the guidance and stay in. My partner is also quite complacent and is not the most hygienic and I do worry for myself. Luckily we do not share a bedroom and I disinfect everywhere he has been.

Luckygirl, thank you for acknowledging me and my post. That number will be above 14,000 now. I am not saying that people should not take precautions against coronavirus, but this has become an obsession. The media haven’t been able to catch people’s attention like this since WW2, and politicians are using it to their advantage; people on here have already noticed how Bojo is using war analogies and modelling himself into some sort of Churchillian “father of the nation” figure. There are so many conflicting reports (again, put out by the media), that it is keeping people in a state of confusion. Yes, what is happening in Italy and Spain and China is horrible, but people in Syria seem to have been forgotten about; in Yemen 85,000 children died of starvation in a year. These people have been in a living hell since 2014. They don’t worry about their front line workers not having protective masks, because their hospitals are being bombed. And I read on here that grannies are heartbroken because they are frightened to visit their grandchildren in case they catch it. So no, I am not being cavalier or laissez faire about coronavirus; I just wish people would get some kind of perspective back into their lives. Yes you need to take precautions, but life really hasn’t come to a standstill for you just yet. Please try to enjoy your lives. I personally can’t abide Bojo, but I have to say that he is speaking pretty sensibly during this time. I had hoped that his speech yesterday would help to reassure people... it’s fear that is paralysing the UK.

And no, stockpiling is never a good thing. It’s a disgusting thing, and when I watch tv and some twonk is talking about how people are pulling together, I think no; all I’ve seen when shopping (for my parents and for my grandchildren) are people grasping and grabbing and every man for himself.

So for the people on GN that are saying “Oh some people on here are so irresponsible and selfish and not taking precautions” I say how dare you? You are panicking about bloody toilet paper and hand sanitiser. Yes I take every precaution and I wash my hands ands and look after my parents and never stockpile and spend my evenings indoors and usually alone. I lost my job and I can’t see my husband in Canada until when I have no idea. BUT I will not be dragged into the hysteria gripping the world, whipped up by the media. I am a former journalist. I am a former nurse. I am a former university lecturer. I am not a nitwit sitting home thinking oh my God it’s the Black Death. We’re all going to die. We’re not. Some of us might. Just be mindful.

I was a bit miffed with a friend the other day. My mother is following all advice and, although l am younger, l am a lifelong asthmatic. I remarked that my son had not come to stay with us as he was concerned for my mother and myself. She said "oh your mother of course." She is someone who has several health conditions herself and enjoys sympathy but could not see that others of us might have legitimate reasons for caution ourselves. She is another who is not taking the situation seriously enough.

Sorry granniechrissie but in 90 days we will not all be alright - this virus is nasty - we will not all be alright for two reasons, first of all by the time we reach summer there will be several mutations of it because it's had such a wonderful breeding and lifecycle opportunity, and secondly because the general public remain with their heads in the sand.
The idea that our grannies got through the blitz and therefore can deal with anything is not a good one. The blitz was a known quantity - I wasn't alive then but my husband was born in the blitz. If your house was bombed and you were lucky enough to survive you evacuated and went to live in the country without fear of being chased by another bomber. And fighting/diplomacy brought the thing to an end. This virus is not like that - it is already running around the country with its epicentre where the biggest population is and unfortunately, every movement of every Londoner is a challenge. At least in the blitz people knew they could walk the streets of London safely to buy food, and heard the sirens when there was a danger. We can't do that now. There are still lots of people who are selfish and as we have seen on the TV last night there are those in pubs who say that they will not be told what to do - of course, they are potential murderers just as HIV-infected people who knowingly infect others - that's a crime the last time I heard, so I'm wondering when those who are still ignoring the advice are going to be fined. Yes, it's a Draconian idea but honestly, to everyone on this thread who doesn't live in London, you have no idea.

I think granniechrissie is trying to make us more positive, let's face it, we are all going into the unknown with no idea who will come out the other side. All we can do is our best, for ourselves and others. Just be thankful we have the internet to keep us in touch with our friends. I, for one, intend to come out the other side and look back and possibly say "that was tough" but I have learned a lot!!

Those of us who live in rural areas are indeed lucky - I acknowledge that every time I walk out of my door in safety and into the beauty of nature. That does not mean we do not feel for those not so fortunately placed.

I saw this on Facebook today. It’s very relevant!

The govt has been slow off the market and given conflicting advice re food and shopping. At a days notice, we are told to avoid supermarkets and not go out to shop unless really necessary for 3 months - a long time when you have a family to feed. Result: food shops are a greater attracter of virus-spreading crowds than football matches and now some people have food for three months and others have none. IMO it should not have been left to the supermarket chiefs to regulate this. Where can the Home Secretary be?

Please listen to the advice we are being given and don't make social contact unless absolutely necessary. If you do then you are being highly irresponsible. It could be you next time that's fighting for life on a ventilator or you children or grandchildren. Or worse still, death - do YOU want to be responsible for that?

There are going to be a lot of other problems besides the virus. As someone with depression I have to go out every day for as long as possible. The one thing that has been helpful has been the cinema the only place I relax. That's closed now o I'm not sure what I'll do. More medication? or get deeper into depression. I think the suicide rates and divorce rates will go up too.

Suziewoozy & Ginny42 I agree with you re the extremely informative session on tv this morning. Best info yet.

What some people fail to realise is the more it is spread the less people will be able to work, it is not just about the vulnerable dying.

The schools have closed because of staff shortages you can not close the hospitals,care homes,prisons and shops when all the staff are at home for 14 days.

7 people in one family contracted the virus, 4 of them have died, 2 are in critical condition- Their family name is Fusco, from New Jersey-

I've just been out walking the dog. Keeping a safe distance from other walkers. Lurk a wave and a nod. I was shocked however to see the groups of teenagers wandering round. Schools closed and presumably being old enough to not need a parent at home they are left to their own devices. Very worrying because they are not immune.

'Just' not 'lurk'.

Some people are never going to take it seriously sadly. I go out once a day to the supermarket(we don't have individual food shops here). I see people sitting in cafes, pub lunches but the government did not close the places down, therefore they could not claim insurance. A certain well known coffee chain has cleared its seating and doing takeaway coffee only. I will not be out at the weekends anywhere near shops. They will be mobbed I bet. I have already seen one child playing in the street. I think people believe it's far away and won't happen to them.

My family are pharmacists what help are they getting no protective clothing not even a mention as frontline nhs although doctor surgeries closing their doors and telling people go to pharmacy their rushed off their feet

YANBU.
My husband works in a bar people are still going out partying and drinking.
We have young children at home.

I hope Darwinism wipes them out.

Crikey! This is all so bleak!! Is there any glimmer of hope???

I thought this was well written showing thoughts from both sides and well concluded.

apple.news/AkHeuO-_OTpKSaPlYEmobLQ

It's a bit of a read though

It seems that there are two generations being particularly stupid in this crisis - millenials and us.

The young think it only affects the old and, of course, they think they are immortal. They are likely to catch and spread it. They may not die if they get very ill but their health may be ruined.

As for old people.... Why are so many still going out? Don't carry on with your normal life. Don't keep going out if you're feeling OK. Don't visit people unless it's an emergency, and don't let them visit you . Stay at home. If you don't care about your own life, care about other people. Think about the the doctors, the nurses, the people who need that bed in ICU.

Sorry, I am ranting. Just annoyed by seeing the old twits on TV still out and about, and reading about people having family gatherings before they isolate. Don't they understand how transmission works?

Meanwhile thousands of people will die of flu this year.
We can all see the thinking behind delaying the peak of this new virus until the spring or early summer when there will be fewer flu cases.