Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

Wolf said:
Sadly seem some mongs on Facebook claiming this is the Army taking charge of the streets. People will only see what they want to see instead of what is actually happening
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Perhaps we could find a way of fining such lunatics for 'deliberate public deception' - say 10 grand a pop. Hopefully these platforms might 'police' the content better as with terrorism. Of course the international nature of this stuff makes it hugely problematic.
 
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Golf Clubs & Golfers (COVID-19) Updates
Last guidance update: Wednesday 18 March, 16:00

Golf clubs and golfers must take appropriate steps to make sure they minimise the risk of infection from the COVID-19 virus.
In general, golf is a healthy pursuit played in the open air.
The risk to players, who are of good health and not classed in a vulnerable age category, is smaller than most other sports provided the expert advice is followed.
The vast majority of golfers can continue to play at your facility.
However, golf facilities must be mindful of the older age profile of their membership and understand that it is only prudent to implement sensible policies to limit the potential spread of any outbreak.
England Golf has taken the decision to postpone its championship events until 7 June.
Our championships involve large numbers of people travelling and working together to run a successful event, and we consider it impossible to ensure the safety and welfare of all concerned. Golf clubs should consider if it is appropriate to take a similar stance for Open competitions on the basis of government advice on travel and other social restrictions.
Clubs should also carefully consider if it is possible and appropriate for them to run club competitions and matches in line with current government guidance on social gathering and social distancing.
These are unprecedented and extremely tough times for golf, but we would ask all our clubs and golfers to adopt a common-sense approach.
General advice:
  • Indoor, social aspects of golf club life should be curtailed based on expert advice on social gatherings
  • Golfers suffering from or showing symptoms of the COVID-19 infection must self-isolate and stay away from their golf club. The length of time spent in self-isolation should be in line with government recommendations
  • Vulnerable groups or those with underlying health issues should heed government advice to self-isolate
  • Golf clubs should prominently display public health posters available via the NHS England website in all washrooms and at entrances to the course and clubhouse. These posters should act as a reminder to follow the 20-second handwashing techniques recommended by Public Health England.
  • Golf clubs should consider installing extra hand sanitizers around their facility, on or near teeing areas and practice areas
  • To minimise social contact in locker rooms golfers should be allowed to change shoes in the car park
  • Golf club staff and volunteers – while taking precautions for their own health such as wearing protective gloves – should carry out regular cleaning of surfaces and door handles used by patrons. Where possible doors should be left ajar
  • Cash transactions should be avoided and card payments encouraged
  • Clubs may wish to offer a takeaway service for food to minimise the need for social contact
  • On the course, golfers should try to maintain a minimum distance of two metres between themselves and playing partners. Take care to adhere to this on teeing grounds and greens
  • Golfers should consider playing in smaller groupings – ie two balls – to adhere with social distancing
  • Clubs should consider increased spacing between tee times to prevent the bunching of groups
  • Golfers should leave the flagstick in the hole at all times and clubs should remove rakes from the course to limit the risk of infection spreading from hand to hand.
  • Buggies should be for solo use only and cleaned after every outing. Golfers should only use their own trolley and clean it after every round
  • Common courtesies – handshakes and embraces in accordance with the accepted etiquette of the game – are to be avoided. Offering a thumbs up or some other form of friendly greeting should be used as an alternative
  • Golf clubs should desist from holding group coaching sessions. Careful consideration should be given to individual coaching based on expert advice on social distancing
  • Greenkeepers should remove pins from practice putting greens
  • A review of how practice balls are dispensed and cleaned is also recommended

The GCMA, PGA, BIGGA and R&A have issued golf industry guidelines to help clubs make contingency plans for their business.
This document details how best to prepare for a health emergency and possible staffing shortages.
Golf Industry Guidelines
The Sport and Recreation Alliance have also published guidelines for good governance. Access this below:
Sport and Recreation Alliance Guidelines
England Golf’s Club Support Officer network is on hand to help clubs with support and advice at this time.
Find your Club Support Officer
The UK government has recently announced financial relief plans to help small businesses. When more details become available we will update accordingly and signpost to online links.
This remains a fluid situation and advice and guidance to clubs may change according to government and expert advice.
 
Wolf said:
Sadly seem some mongs on Facebook claiming this is the Army taking charge of the streets. People will only see what they want to see instead of what is actually happening
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Id say the army will be more likely brought in to help the NHS, and supermarkets get key things into place

That's just my guess tho
 
The latest numbers from Spain. Madrid, like Lombardy, is a hotspot. Huge numbers of Madridians left Madrid on Friday and Saturday, in the hope of escaping. They've not had the best of welcomes around the country. For all the (justified) brickbats thrown at the idiot holidaymakers there's been some genuine anger directed to those from Madrid that have arrived here. The Policia have had to step in a couple of times as violence against them has erupted. If an exodus is experienced in the UK I'd like to think the Police there will be just as aggressive in dealing with it.

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pauljames87 said:
Id say the army will be more likely brought in to help the NHS, and supermarkets get key things into place

That's just my guess tho
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Quite possible, they may even mobilise the TA as a slightly softer Civilian appreciated move. But what we need to avoid is people going overboard and jumping to conclusions like the pictures in question and only discuss facts as we're told them.
 
Spanish govt waives all due taxes and national insurances payments for businesses that have to close during the lockdown
 
Wolf said:
To be fair I didn't see that on Facebook the Mrs told me?
But hey we all have to come across as a knob sometimes just for balance ?
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Certainly do mate, been there, done that! ??
 
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