The country has been in 'lock down' for 2 weeks now, schools having closed to pupils the week before the Easter Holidays. All GSCE and A Level exams have been stopped, colleges, universities, places of work and all shops excluding supermarkets and high street food shops have been closed. Most of the 'workforce' are either working from home or claiming income benefits from the government.
Surreal situation with hospital focusing on respiratory conditions related to coronaviral infections. All cold cases stopped, GP surgeries closed. Pharmacies and dentists restricting customers/clients.
We are only allowed to go out for 1) once a day walk near home. 2) Food shopping once a week.3) Visits to chemist/doctor as emergency only. Otherwise the message enforced by the Police is to 'Stay At Home'.
Banks closed and cash not to be used as infection risk, card payments only for goods. No travel allowed, airlines closed as are coach companies. The holiday market has collapsed as has travel companies and Stock Exchange as we enter a 'Global Recession'.
Covid 19 kills the over 80's and those with respiratory/heart conditions. Few if any children are fatally infected. Majority of cases present with mild 'flu' like symptoms only. E.g. PM and Cabinet colleagues plus Prince Charles have been mildly ill and have tested positive for the virus.
