Solitary confinement

The numbers have gone up on the modelling so they need to shield those most likely to succumb to the wretched virus. It may have to go on for more than 12 weeks - until we get a vaccine. However, we have to make it work.

The Daily Mirror seems to be more pointed in its instructions than Mr Johnson although he did look a bit shattered so perhaps he had just read the new modelling.

of help, not if help

The BBC is also putting back to August, the change in TV licensing and over 400 organisations have sprung up in the UK to help people who need help with anything from shopping to lifts to appointments, all free.
Some are putting leaflets through doors in their neighbourhood with contact details if help available, even if you just want a chat with them.
These are local people who want to help.
Nil desperandum ??

watermeadow
A beautiful username...however, please don't get down about the conflicting news re self isolation.
You can still go out, walk your dog, see friends, family, do your shopping etc.
We're asked not to go to big meetings, cinema, events, pubs and places where there might be people in close proximity to ourselves.
If you go to family or they visit you, either ring and check with them first that they are healthy, no cough, sniffs, colds, sore throat, high temp etc and that they wash hands thoroughly right after coming into your house, at least 30 seconds with proper soap (Palmolive or coal tar is best) and you do the same when visiting them.
Shop either very early or last minute, or ring shop and ask when is least busy time as probably the busiest is right after a delivery.
Facts are (as of 2 hrs ago) you can be sensible as to going out but keep away from populated areas and people who have been told to self isolate due to feeling unwell but not yet diagnosed with Covid-19.
Just sensible home hygiene and personally. I would never eat out as you don't know how rigorous the cleaning is in these cafes. Some are good and some small or even larger places might not clean tables or even cutlery/crockery thoroughly, especially places like Harvester or that type of eaterie where you help yourself.
Do try not to panic. My 5 AC and the wider family live more than 100 miles away from me but I trust that they are looking after themselves just as I will look after myself.
We all want to live to see another day, month, year...
We're lucky to have GN where our fears can be discussed and you are not alone, on any day at any time.
Best wishes ?
Gabriella x

Just looked at the Daily Mirror and it says over 70’s in good health must reduce social contact, the over 70’s with a health condition must stay home and not go out for 12 weeks, these people will be contacted by the NHS. All very confusing. Going to hibernate!

Better than the alternative ?