COVID-19 — Coronavirus

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Unsurprisingly this is a complete and utter clusterfuck.

And now Sports Direct are saying they’ll be open.

Here’s the simple truth: tomorrow they’ll be millions of people going to work, traveling on public transport, exercising in the streets and congregating in parks.

Complete lunacy.
 
abu13 said:
Just listened again to Boris's statement and he makes no mention of the word essential, to make matters worse Sky are now saying you can only trvel to work for essential work to fight the Coronavirus, but there banner just says travel to work.

It's as clear as mud.
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He said unless absolutely essential, ffs
 
hilts said:
How can it be clear the BBC have just said you can only travel to work if it’s essential ie you can’t work from home. So some think he is closing people’s work places and the bbc and I have just seen part of his presentation and it seems he isn’t closing works places. Stay at home if you can work from home. It’s all a fucking mystery.
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What do you find unclear?
 
denislawsbackheel said:
The Welsh minister has said only food shops, pharmacists, petrol stations and post offices will be allowed to stay open.
I doubt England will be any different.
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I've already heard hardware stores and newsagents will be open.
bluemoon32 said:
Company text, i'm expected to be in work tomorrow.
We make machines that season and wrap crisps, not essential at all.
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Food supply chain is usually regarded as essential.
denislawsbackheel said:
summary of renting policy during the crisis
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/complete-ban-on-evictions-and-additional-protection-for-renters
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Yeah, but there's a government amendment floating about that... I've found a summary: https://nearlylegal.co.uk/2020/03/emergency-legislation-on-possession-claims/

It's not what they promised. Peston is going to ask.

ATM it looks like the rented accomodation, and many many workers are in danger of being shafted en masse. And we're all in danger of being shafted by every fucking boss in the land being absolutely 100% confident that his business is essential.
 
SuperstarNeilC said:
I’m not joking at all. I’m DEADLY SERIOUS !!

Don’t you have any conception of what makes humanity tick ??

Let me educate you. We’re SOCIAL ANIMALS. We thrive and survive on SOCIAL INTERACTION.

Some years ago when I had a Support Worker he would *make* me go out of the flat into the world. He emphasised that it’s VITALLY IMPORTANT for my mental health that I go out and be around people. Are you saying that’s now *suddenly* changed. Are you saying that staying home alone is now suddenly beneficial for my health and sanity?

Last year in the UK 7000 (SEVEN THOUSAND !!) mainly young Men COMMITTED SUICIDE. A main cause of suicide is LONELINESS. DUH.

Forcing ISOLATION on people close to the edge anyway will DRIVE THEM TO KILLING THEMSELVES !!
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Rag
 
SuperstarNeilC said:
I’m not joking at all. I’m DEADLY SERIOUS !!

Don’t you have any conception of what makes humanity tick ??

Let me educate you. We’re SOCIAL ANIMALS. We thrive and survive on SOCIAL INTERACTION.

Some years ago when I had a Support Worker he would *make* me go out of the flat into the world. He emphasised that it’s VITALLY IMPORTANT for my mental health that I go out and be around people. Are you saying that’s now *suddenly* changed. Are you saying that staying home alone is now suddenly beneficial for my health and sanity?

Last year in the UK 7000 (SEVEN THOUSAND !!) mainly young Men COMMITTED SUICIDE. A main cause of suicide is LONELINESS. DUH.

Forcing ISOLATION on people close to the edge anyway will DRIVE THEM TO KILLING THEMSELVES !!
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I also have mental health problems but ,i also do not want to be a murderer,go out for a walk or run a day then stay in,dont be a dick,nobody should be a dick
 
SuperstarNeilC said:
I’m not joking at all. I’m DEADLY SERIOUS !!

Don’t you have any conception of what makes humanity tick ??

Let me educate you. We’re SOCIAL ANIMALS. We thrive and survive on SOCIAL INTERACTION.

Some years ago when I had a Support Worker he would *make* me go out of the flat into the world. He emphasised that it’s VITALLY IMPORTANT for my mental health that I go out and be around people. Are you saying that’s now *suddenly* changed. Are you saying that staying home alone is now suddenly beneficial for my health and sanity?

Last year in the UK 7000 (SEVEN THOUSAND !!) mainly young Men COMMITTED SUICIDE. A main cause of suicide is LONELINESS. DUH.

Forcing ISOLATION on people close to the edge anyway will DRIVE THEM TO KILLING THEMSELVES !!
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As opposed to them killing every **** else by going out.
 
So, to be clear, can non-essential workers, who can’t work from home, continue to go to work?
 
Starting to think all this confusion is on purpose so some businesses are pressured into being closed by their staff so the government don't have to bail them out with the 80% wage thing. If the government don't force them to close, they don't have to subsidise the wages... if not, there's no fucking excuse for Johnson saying one thing, then releasing a load of social media videos saying another thing, then deleting it all.
 
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