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    England lockdown policy

    Steve, yes, I agree; there is the possibility of breakdowns and also people filling up at petrol stations is a risk: particularly given there are always rogue elements in there who can't be bothered to wear a mask and apparently are woefully lacking in the ability to grasp 2 metres space. If...
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    England lockdown policy

    In that case, Steve, only you will know what's right for you given all circumstances. As far as I can tell, the government website states: "stay within your local area" and local area is defined as your village or part of the city in which you live. So, strictly speaking, where I go is not my...
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    England lockdown policy

    Steve, I agree with you, although I'm guessing only health is preventing you from walking that two miles? I've been going a similar distance recently and the walk there is over fields with public footpaths so always the possibility of being around various birds on the way there and back.
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    England lockdown policy

    Just to add: it very much is a tragedy, and heart-breaking thinking of all those people who died alone/are dying alone in hospital and those elderly folk in care homes who can't have their families there to see them. And, while it is very noble to give up something you really enjoy, with that...
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    England lockdown policy

    I've taken this very seriously since March. I've washed my hands after I've been in a shop, before stepping back into my car, every time for nearly 10 months. I haven't been in anyone's house, including family, for 10 months. I've avoided the pub and restaurants. In fact, I've avoided anywhere...
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