Milk bottles not collected (neigbours were) – feeling like I am living in a Douglas Adams novel and the milkman is a mouse in disguise.
While tidying up tonight I came across a book I got as a present from my godson. The Ladybird book of the Zombie Apocalypse. Reading it made me wonder whether the author could see the future. For example there is one page:
I do wonder though, there do seem a lot of Zombies around at the moment, staggering around in a brainless manner. I think this is part of the key messages from the government – STAY ALERT. In other words look out for brainless Zombies staggering around in herds because they could kill you.
I read the guidance document today (and some of the workplace documents). I have tried to extract the guidance that applies from tomorrow. It seems fairly simple. This is what I think it says, but the caveat is that you really need to read the document yourself.
Can you go outside
If you can work from home you should not leave home for work
If you have had a letter saying you must shield you should not leave your home
If you have NOT had a letter but are clinically vulnerable (e.g. 70+, liver disease, diabetic, pregnant) you should stay at home as much as possible
If you are having symptoms you should self isolate, or if somebody in your house is ill then follow isolation guidelines.
Activities like tenis, golf and fishing are allowed (but not sports where you have shared equipment)
You can drive to somewhere in your area of the country to exercise as long as this does not involve contact with others (e.g. if there is a full car park you probably can’t isolate)
You can go out for exercise as much as you want as long as you limit the number of people you meet
Outdoor areas that are not allowed to be open
Playgrounds, sports courts, outdoor gyms and outdoor swimming pools except parks
Outside the Home
Distance and time:
- Stay away from others (2m is a guide)
- Minimise time near others
- If you wish to spend time with somebody then you need to be on your own and they need to be on their own
Cleanliness:
- Wash and dry hands regularly
- Use santitiser before going in to buildings and after touching surfaces
- Don’t touch your face
- Wash clothes regularly
No face-offs:
- If meeting people don’t stand face to face
Avoid crowds:
- Avoid rush hour on public transport
- Walk or bike
- If you must go into a crowded area use a hand made face covering
Work
There are banned activities:
- If the work activity is banned (e.g. pubs) then you must not work
If you can work from home:
- Then you should work from home and avoid going to work
- Your employer should help you make reasonable adjustments
Otherwise:
- Your employer must provide a safe place of work
- You should go to work if your workplace is open and safe unless you have special reasons to stay at home (e.g. having to take care of children)
- See if there is a chance to vary work times / have staggered shifts
- See the guide for being out of the house
- Make sure there is good ventilation at the workplace
- Make sure common touch points are cleaned VERY regularly (e.g. door handles)
Children
Children of critical workers can attend school
Paid childcare is becoming a permitted activity within normal workplace guidance
Businesses not allowed to be open include
Restaurants and public houses, wine bars or other food and drink establishments including within hotels and members’ clubs, such as dining room, Except:
- Food delivery and takeaway
- Room service
Cafés and canteens, except:
- Food delivery and takeaway
- Cafés and canteens at hospitals, police and fire services’ places of work, care homes or schools
- Prison and military canteens
- Services providing food or drink to the homeless
- Workplace canteens where there are no practical alternatives
Hairdressers, barbers, beauty and nail salons, including piercing and tattoo parlours
All retail, other than:
- Making deliveries and operating by telephone or on-line
- Food retailers, including supermarkets
- Dental services, opticians, audiology services, chiropody, chiropractors, osteopaths and other medical or health services
- Pharmacies and chemists, including non-dispensing pharmacies
- Petrol stations
- Bicycle shops
- Homeware, building supplies and hardware stores
- Veterinary surgeries and pet shops
- Agricultural supplies shops
- Convenience stores, corner shops and newsagents
- Off-licences and licenced shops selling alcohol, including those within breweries
- Laundrettes and dry cleaners
- Post offices
- Taxi or vehicle hire businesses
- Car repair and MOT services
- Car parks
- Banks, building societies, short-term loan providers, credit unions, savings clubs, cash points, currency exchange offices, businesses for the transmission of money, and businesses which cash cheques
- Storage and distribution facilities
- Public toilets
Car showrooms
Outdoor markets
Auction houses
Holiday accommodation including hotels, hostels, B&Bs, holiday rentals, campsites and boarding houses with some exceptions (such as for key workers)
etc etc etc – really long list
I have two images that can be printed:
