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Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

pauldj42 said:
I’d push for a curfew as well, 2000hrs to 0600hr Sun-Thurs and a total lockdown at weekends. Allow 1hr per day for exercise/looking after pets etc, for a 3-4 week period.
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defining the time about how long one can exercise is where it goes into the stupid. That is sanity time and they should not put limits - just that you need to observe distancing etc.
 
PNWokingham said:
defining the time about how long one can exercise is where it goes into the stupid. That is sanity time and they should not put limits - just that you need to observe distancing etc.
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chellie said:
There were people cycling hundreds of miles though in a day for their exercise.
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As above, unless someone is already training to a high standard, how much time is actually needed.

There needs to be a limit to stop the idiots just walking around all day spreading the virus.
 
PNWokingham said:
defining the time about how long one can exercise is where it goes into the stupid. That is sanity time and they should not put limits - just that you need to observe distancing etc.
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It makes no sense. As you say, it is really about the interactions with others. If you are careful with those, should be able to exercise indefinitely. I have absolutely no intention to do so, though.
 
Beedee said:
Yip, golf courses specifically listed in gov.uk document. Must close.
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Unless you are in Scotland where they are allowed to remain open according to the announcement earlier.

CliveW said:
Scottish Golf guidance...

As has been the case throughout the pandemic, we have worked alongside both sportscotland and The Scottish Government to demonstrate that golf is a sport that can be played outdoors with physical distancing and increased safety measures in place. We are pleased that this continues to be recognised and from 00.01 on Tuesday 5th January:
  • Golf courses can remain open for play with a maximum of two players from up to two households
  • Golfers must stay close to home, travel only for essential purposes and in line with the new legislation
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Perhaps someone could explain to me why there is such a difference in contracting or transmitting coronavirus on golf courses depending on which side of Hadrian's Wall you are, because I'm missing it.
 
So im supposed to exercise once a day, not play sport even outdoors, stay at home whenever possible. Yet for some reason im allowed to actually move home.

Confused how moving home isnt affected when almost everything else seems to be

To exchange contracts or not to exchange, that is the question lol
 
fundy said:
So im supposed to exercise once a day, not play sport even outdoors, stay at home whenever possible. Yet for some reason im allowed to actually move home.

Confused how moving home isnt affected when almost everything else seems to be

To exchange contracts or not to exchange, that is the question lol
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Wait until the guidance comes out from the SRA and other professional bodies over the next few days.
 
patricks148 said:
we had a couple of coach loads of Chinese tourists visiting Loch Ness according to the local paper last week!!!
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I would genuinely be amazed if that was correct. Re-entry into China is very strict, isolation rigidly enforced upon return. Few Chinese are leaving their own provinces right now, never mind the country. I could well be wrong but I would not be surprised if this was a story started by rumour and wholly inaccurate.
 
pauldj42 said:
As above, unless someone is already training to a high standard, how much time is actually needed.

There needs to be a limit to stop the idiots just walking around all day spreading the virus.
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totally disagree. You want people to follow rules don't make them stupid. I have a few walks that can take an hour 10, 1h30, 2hrs etc - are they going to waste time trying to enforce something on people doing similar. Behave. Rules need to be simple as well as logical. Next we will be tagged when we lave the house and tazered if not back in an hour
 
PNWokingham said:
totally disagree. You want people to follow rules don't make them stupid. I have a few walks that can take an hour 10, 1h30, 2hrs etc - are they going to waste time trying to enforce something on people doing similar. Behave. Rules need to be simple as well as logical. Next we will be tagged when we lave the house and tazered if not back in an hour
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If that is your normal routine then good, but let’s be honest, thousands suddenly turned into professionals. As for policing it, they shouldn’t have to, people should be able to follow the rules, apart from those who think they don’t apply to them.

As for saving the NHS, are you sure there were no injuries suffered by people suddenly taking sport to excess?

Even last week we had people telling us they had tourists in the Lake District from all over the Country.
 
I've already had an email from my golf club announcing it's closure.

Lockdown announcement Monday 4th January

Good evening

Following tonight's announcement with regards new lockdown restrictions for England as of this evening (Monday 4th January 2021) the Golf Club and course is now closed.

Kind regards
 
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