UK Government Suggests that Over 70s Should Stay Home

No, it wouldn't work for me. I want to live what's left of my life. Doing that, I wouldn't find it worth living.

I read about it earlier, but I must have misunderstood. I thought it was in effect as a law, giving one no choice in the matter. That would be unconstitutional here, I would hope.
 
Impossible to do. Things like doctor appointments, groceries, prescription, you simply have to get out at some point.

And I think that sitting at home for months at a time could somehow put the immune system at even more risk. Depression is a risk.
 
IMO we should all plan on keeping a low profile for as long as it takes.

This image is a good example of the difference one person can make in stopping the spread of the virus.

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chic said:
I couldn't stay in that long but if the government puts us in lockdown, then it will happen.
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They'd never get away with it. If they did, apologize to our grandchildren and kiss the Constitution goodbye...............and, their freedoms if they have a future. On the New Hampshire license plates the state motto is Live Free or Die.
 
Trying to convince millions of people to "self quarantine" for 2 weeks would be almost futile. Extending such a measure into a month, or more, would quickly cause cities here to erupt into chaos and riots.
 
Pepper said:
No, it wouldn't work for me. I want to live what's left of my life. Doing that, I wouldn't find it worth living.

I read about it earlier, but I must have misunderstood. I thought it was in effect as a law, giving one no choice in the matter. That would be unconstitutional here, I would hope.
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I bet they could do it under extraordinary powers under a state of emergency -- kinda like imposing a curfew.
 
In Spain where my daughter lives they have put this into action already for the whole population. The police and military are involved.. People are only permitted to travel to work, to the supermarket ( only supermarkets, pharmacies, Doctors surgeries . hospitals and laundries are open) people can travel to any of the aforementioned and immediately back again, and or to visit to take care of vulnerable family members or to go to pay a bill at the bank . No-one is permitted to go out for any other reason.. no bars or restaurants are open. People cannot visit parks or beaches.. Libraries, museums, and ayuntamiento's ( town halls) are closed ..banks are open only The police are monitoring everyone , checking where they are going and taking note of their ID's and addresses.. .\

The police are monitoring not only by road but by helicopters and drones..




A person for example can take their dog out to do it's business, but they're not permitted to take it for a walk..( unless on their own land)... all airports are closed, and tourists have had to either stay isolated in hotels or make their way home to their respective countries..
My daughter who relies on the tourist trade to survive in her business is already badly hit, literally thousands possibly hundreds of thousands of hospitality staffs are laid off pro tem... everyone who relies on the tourist trade for a living are losing money hand over fist.

Flights have been cancelled into the country, and some of my daughters clients have had notice from their holiday companies that their booking have been cancelled in JUNE... so despite the Spanish only putting the country on lockdown for 15 days this is going to have a devastating effect on millions of people for a very long time...

The whole situation has been described as being lie a war zone, by many people...


This video is typical of what's happening on all the streets in the villages , towns and cities...

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10163235021680607

This morning... the first working day after the lockdown has been implemented the army are on the streets...


https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020...copters-and-drones/amp/#.Xm6hoUzaykI.facebook
 
In the meantime in the uk... not implemented yet, but coming here very soon....

People who refuse to go into quarantine risk being thrown into jail or being slapped with a fine of up to £1,000, it was reported last night.

Anybody in England and Wales who denies testing for suspected coronavirus, or continues to refuse to self-isolate, could be forced by police, as reported by The Telegraph.

The emergency powers, expected to be announced this week, will give police the right to use 'reasonable force' to detain those who could infect others.

The Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020, published on the government's website, says those suspected of infection could be held for up to 14 days in a secure hospital or other suitable location.


Anybody who tries to make an escape can be taken into custody before being returned to detention or isolation, the regulations state.

Failing to comply is a criminal offence punishable with a fine of up to £1,000. Those who refuse to pay could also be imprisoned.

The new regulations also state those suspected of being infected will have mandatory tests –such as giving a blood sample or having their nose and throat swabbed.

They must also give their travel history and a list of those they have recently met - and will be slapped with fines for providing false information.

It comes after Britons are being urged to rally together to help the elderly as coronavirus tightens its grip on the nation.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...trys-old-folk-coronavirus-crisis-worsens.html
 
Lee said:
Impossible to do. Things like doctor appointments, groceries, prescription, you simply have to get out at some point.

And I think that sitting at home for months at a time could somehow put the immune system at even more risk. Depression is a risk.
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Not impossible I'm afraid..:(. see my post about Spain which is 4 times larger than the uk... they are allowing people to go to the pharmacy and doctors appointments, also you can go shopping but you are only allowed to go alone, and their ID's will be checked.. to ensure they comply. Helicopters and drones as well as road blocks are in place.. people going to work have to prove it... etc..

The only time you can be joined by anyone in your outing is if you're taking an elderly or sick person to an appointment or some one who cannot drive..(you have to prove this)... or someone is taking you... ( in Spain this is )
 
Lee said:
Holly.....sorry to hear about the loss of income for your daughter, hard on so many financial

Another thing that will happen as a result of this will be looting, smashing locked store windows to get high ticket items.....that is coming. Some will always want to gain no matter the risk.
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Thanks Lee... she's suffering badly already.. and it's only just started :(

I totally agree with your assertion regarding the increase in crime..I've said it all along.. . I feel that people will be at risk of muggings, and a rise in home burglaries and car thefts are likely to be on the rise very soon, once people cannot earn their money.. I hate to be doom bringer , but I think it's inevitable..
 
Staying home because one is over 70 is a joke. I live in a retirement community where the average age is over 70. I am still mobile and tried to shop for some neighbors. The items they wanted were mostly what the stores were sold out of. What are they to do?
I saw this coming and managed to stock up before the panic buying began. Now I am hearing that 70's and up may need to isolate up to 4 months. No way could I manage much more than a month.
Currently the recommendation is for over 70's to stay at home in the US. I still need to go out and try to find much needed supplies. Secondly, if I found a store that had a good supply of TP for example I would be limited in how much I could buy therefore I would not be able to buy for my neighbors.

It looks like the people most likely to die for Covid 19 are those getting the least support. I wonder if the idiots in charge think that 75 year olds can just slow down their partying and eat from their six month pantry supplies.
 
Butterfly said:
I bet they could do it under extraordinary powers under a state of emergency -- kinda like imposing a curfew.
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Yes, it was legal to imprison Americans of Japanese descent and seize their property too, during WWII. Wasn't it? Yes, and now we hang our heads in shame over that. It's one thing to be bullied. It's another thing to accept it willingly.
 
@hollydolly
Spain is equally distributing its enforcement measures among all the populace. My complaint would be forcing only a few groups, or one group, of people.
 
lukebass said:
Staying home because one is over 70 is a joke. I live in a retirement community where the average age is over 70. I am still mobile and tried to shop for some neighbors. The items they wanted were mostly what the stores were sold out of. What are they to do?
I saw this coming and managed to stock up before the panic buying began. Now I am hearing that 70's and up may need to isolate up to 4 months. No way could I manage much more than a month.
Currently the recommendation is for over 70's to stay at home in the US. I still need to go out and try to find much needed supplies. Secondly, if I found a store that had a good supply of TP for example I would be limited in how much I could buy therefore I would not be able to buy for my neighbors.

It looks like the people most likely to die for Covid 19 are those getting the least support. I wonder if the idiots in charge think that 75 year olds can just slow down their partying and eat from their six month pantry supplies.
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No, they are hoping that 75 year olds have enough wisdom to realize the short term annoyance of self-isolating for a few weeks or months will be worth the long term goal of not getting infected and spreading this very serious, potentially fatal, illness.
 
hollydolly said:
Meanwhile in the USA many states have been locked down, for up to several weeks...

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...ders-restaurants-cut-seating-capacity-50.html
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Ohio has also banned public gatherings of over 50. Our schools are all online. Our local public library and senior center are both closed. The YMCA is on very restricted operation. . . all hiking events at the local parks are cancelled. . .now, let's hope these measures stop the rapid communal spread and get us back to somewhat normal before too terribly long.
 
Marlene said:
Ohio has also banned public gatherings of over 50. Our schools are all online. Our local public library and senior center are both closed. The YMCA is on very restricted operation. . . all hiking events at the local parks are cancelled. . .now, let's hope these measures stop the rapid communal spread and get us back to somewhat normal before too terribly long.
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we're about to get the same here too now... they haven't said when it will be implemented but it's been suggested that it could be as early as this weekend when they have already banned large events ... bars , restaurants etc closed... but still they're holding onto not closing the schools.. not sure if this is a good idea or not.

I was listening to a virologist on the car radio this afternoon, and he was saying that they've found in the countries where they've carried out mass testings, that the surprising things is that it's not the elderly that are the most likely to have the virus ( although if they do have it they are most likely to die from it)...in fact to their astonishment they found that those in their 20's were by far and away the most carriers of the virus yet they're showing no or very little symptoms...so perhaps they should isolate everyone in their 20's well away from people 70 plus...
 

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