Did anyone else see the DM’s headline “Vulnerable could be told to isolate themselves at home from next week”

* Bluebell* I agree! In my city of over one million people there has been one confirmed case, who caught it at a conference out of the city. I am getting my news from the NHS and reputable newspapers, not hysteria inducing social media or sensationalist, doom- mongering newspapers.

and how on earth would they police this?

Had a phone call today to say that all U3A lectures and activities were cancelled till further notice.

If think that if/when it peaks (predicted to be in May/June) schools may well have staffing problems and some will close. People I know aren't panicking, just trying to plan ahead, wondering if their holiday plans will change etc.

what about if you get caught up in quarantine situation while abroad, may not be able to return as/ when planned.

A friend's sister has not been able to get out of Italy to get home to Germany. She has been stuck there for 3 weeks now.

At the moment the risk of catching Coronavirus is low

Actually, I disagree. I don't go out and about all that much for any exciting events, yet if I was going down with it and infectious, I could have infected dozens on the bus on Thursday, at the library on Friday, and on Saturday at Sainsbury's.

bluebell your voice of reason and sanity will fall on deaf ears I'm afraid. All the 'coulds' and 'mights' have become certainties in a large part of the population.

I haven't heard anything about U3A activities being cancelled.
It's my turn to make the tea/coffee this week.

Well I am flying to Malta on the 20th March for a holiday, does that mean I can't go? I couldn't get a mask but I have made one which I must admit is rather good.

I couldn't get a mask but I have made one which I must admit is rather good.

You will have to wash it after every wearing.

Calli, I live abroad, so it is our local U3A. Barmeyoldhat - no-one knows. I am supposed to fly to UK at that time. Wait and see.

I am 73 and have damaged lungs. We'd normally be at the pub now chatting but are watching absolute rubbish on tv. I hadn't been out for a couple of days so we have just been for a walk.

Oh well, the house looks clean and tidy so it's an ill wind.

Ah yes Sparklefizz I will have to wash it and that is why I making more. I will probably only wear it at the Airport and on the plane as the Dr I saw on Thursday suggested it.

Making masks could be your new career move, Barmeyoldbat !!