Coronavirus discussion thread

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Little Nemo Nov 2020 6:30pm, 1 Nov 2020 11,335 posts	0 Little Nemo My leisure centre has just confirmed that it will be shutting on Thursday so no more classes or swimming for the next month I understand why but I will miss it.
DocM Nov 2020 6:32pm, 1 Nov 2020 37,849 posts	0 DocM I'm.waiting to hear the two half marathons I had lined up in November to announce they have be pulled. Or maybe they will just turn them into raves
Fragile Do Not Bend Nov 2020 8:31pm, 1 Nov 2020 7,122 posts	0 Fragile Do Not Bend I’m pondering whether we are going to be allowed to drive somewhere to go for a run or walk this time around. I guess we won’t know for certain until more detailed guidance comes out. I’ve been assuming it’s not going to be allowed, but I’ve seen several people saying on social media that they intend to meet up with someone for a run, and I’m sure they don’t all live close enough together to meet without at least one party driving. On the other hand maybe they all do.
alpenrose Nov 2020 8:39pm, 1 Nov 2020 47,166 posts	0 alpenrose I'm going to be interested in seeing how much the traffic reduces. With schools continuing, the school run will still be happening. New guideline for young mums, able to meet with one other person, together with their under school age children who will not be counted in this case.
alpenrose Nov 2020 8:40pm, 1 Nov 2020 47,167 posts	0 alpenrose Also looking forward to getting another month's extension to my gym membership suspension.
Spideog Nov 2020 8:45pm, 1 Nov 2020 821 posts	0 Spideog As schools are still open, people can still go to work (unless in the leisure industry) and I doubt there will be much change in the traffic. Everything will be the same as this week, except you can't get a pint or someone to wait tables for you and we all have to pinky promise not to visit anyone else's house and you can't buy any new clothes or a new TV from a shop.
geordiegirl Nov 2020 9:01pm, 1 Nov 2020 12,100 posts	0 geordiegirl I’ve not heard the actual press release but from what I can tell it’s pretty much only hospitality & high street that is affected ?? Snd back to not meeting other households anywhere. I’m guessing it will have limited effect on traffic & no doubt lots of grandparents still looking after grandkids for those lucky enough to still have jobs.
Cheg Nov 2020 9:12pm, 1 Nov 2020 1,982 posts	0 Cheg Yeah it will be suggested you don't. Unnecessary journey etc. Anything over 10-15 miles for exercise probably seems a bit excessive. I'm a busy Dad of twins so only talk about exercise at the minute. But when I ran I ran from my door.
jennyh Nov 2020 9:20pm, 1 Nov 2020 4,791 posts	0 jennyh Regarding traffic, I’d be surprised if you see much change. From what I’ve seen of the proposed lockdown for England, I believe the measures proposed are slightly less stringent than the current two week fire break lockdown here in Wales, and there doesn’t seem to have been much of a reduction in traffic (well, certainly not where I live - I am quite close to the town centre which may be a factor).
larkim Nov 2020 9:39pm, 1 Nov 2020 12,471 posts	0 larkim If high street retail shuts down then I can see some reduction in traffic, plus more city centre workers WFH. I think all the early arguments about driving for exercise etc will not be raised this time around - it's all about the social contact, not where you go.