So here we are, another weekend, three weeks more of lock down and many parks and green spaces closed to the public. Last weekend there was a suggestion that, for the duration of the lock down golf courses and public schools (among others) should open their green spaces to the …
Food/Health Policy
Collateral damage of COVID-19
There was much talk on this morning's news about exit strategies and when the lockdown might at least be eased – especially in view of the fact that Spain and Italy, two of countries worst affected by COVID-19, are looking to at least ease theirs. But many people wonder whether, …
Help buy meals for the NHS staff fighting COVID.
Raising money to deliver free meals to frontline NHS heroes whilst supporting local restaurants which have been shutdown. “At weekends, overnight and evenings there is virtually nothing to eat except a crap vending machine with crisps and chocolate. Seriously!" Meals For …
COVID update
I am sure that many of you will already have signed up on the new app developed by King's College, Guy's and St Thomas Hospitals and the NHS. If not, I strongly suggest that you download and sign up. The app enables everyone to monitor their health daily, whether well or ill, …
Pandemic panic, 5 G, staying calm – and laughter
I started writing this blog a week ago before going away for a few days. When I got back, panic had set in. The blog's purpose had been to point out the coincidence (or maybe it is not a coincidence) that COVID-19 took hold in Wuhan City which has the highest number of 5G …