Allow sitting outside with social distancing
People should be allowed to go outside not just to actively exercise but should also be able to have a sit down, a picnic, sunbathe etc. with social distancing in place. ie. Individuals/household groups at least 3 metres apart.
Why the contribution is important
It makes no sense to stop people from doing something which has no harmful effect and will not contribute to spreading the virus. It is good for people to spend time outside and allowing this would especially benefit those who have limited mobility and can't easily exercise.
by brony on May 10, 2020 at 08:42PM
Posted by Elaine44 May 10, 2020 at 20:55
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Posted by RuthBradley May 10, 2020 at 21:08
A public awareness campaign around safe distance dating would be of benfit.
- sit 2m apart
- dont pass each other items
-and most importantly sit in such a way that the wind is blowing away (perdenticular) to you both, not wafting potential viral particles towards each other.
Germany just released an infomercial around the effect of movement on the viral load of the air around a person and how running or cycling will elongate the virus laden air behind a person with little extension in front. The current idea that we walk around with a stable 2m sphere of virus infected air around us is not helpful for people to make effective risk assessments.
My suggestion is to make Safe Distance dating tips infomercials
and acknowledge the advancements in understanding how the virus interacts in the air.
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Posted by KSTEPHEN May 10, 2020 at 21:10
The chance of catching covid outside are much diminished in comparison to a confined space.
Having police constantly move people who are sitting alone or with family groups is a complete waste of resources.
Also you should be able to play other sport- limited to family group- such as frisbee or kicking a ball. Again police stopped 2 children from throwing a frisbee in a park today!
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Posted by Elkie May 10, 2020 at 21:22
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Posted by JaneySue May 10, 2020 at 21:24
Allow us to meet another outside our household for a chat. Mental heath would be greatly improved because we all need human company.
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Posted by Alimac2020 May 10, 2020 at 21:47
As it stands what we are basically being told to do is social distance from complete strangers in eg queues for shops / chemist / exercising.
Why is it any different to sit with a family member / friend / partner at the correct social distance?
I honestly dont get this - the government are taking about getting people back to work, opening schools, opening up hospitality - ARE THEY FUNDAMENTALLY MISSING THE FACT THAT THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE WANT TO SEE THEIR LOVED ONES BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE?
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Posted by RuthSR May 10, 2020 at 21:53
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Posted by phillipa May 10, 2020 at 22:33
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Posted by Hamiltoes May 10, 2020 at 22:52
There is increasing evidence low levels of Vitamin D can negatively harm your chances when it comes to Coronavirus.
It makes no sense to keep people indoors, especially those who live in flats or have no private gardens.
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Posted by dodo1956 May 10, 2020 at 23:52
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