I was sent some info in the last hour by a good friend who works for a ‘government department’. He says that today’s announcement after the Cobra meeting is stage one of a four part plan. Stage one is basic, ‘self isolation for any one with symptoms for one week’. Stage two will be ‘self isolation for any one with a family member with symptoms for two weeks’. Stage three will be ‘isolation for anyone elderly and vulnerable (with or without symptoms for thirteen weeks’). Stage four will be ‘closure of shops, events etc’. Each press update to be released in stages to ease reaction. Government planning is for 500,000 cases. This plan lasts until September, with a current expectation of a May – June peak. After a short reflection I’ve passed this information on to you guys and girls because at the moment Boris and co are telling us very little.
Many thanks for sharing this info, I, like many will be affected by stage three. I have tried to be sensible, like many by planning for a possible period of self isolation, but I did not expect it to be 3 months. The reality of the situation is we are looking at are best guesses. I am going to be speaking with a friend in Northern Spain later this evening and will be interested to hear their views on the state of emergency, declared this afternoon.