@BBCBreaking The Dep Med Officer has clearly stated viruses are not as dangerous, transferred as easily outside; as in. And for many the exercise is important. As long as social distancing is applied correctly.
@preciousellie Not passing an opinion on Lockdown. The first cases identified in UK and Italy were 31/1. Assuming the very detailed wiki data is correct.
@BrexposedU @Jack_Blanchard_@carolecadwalla Misleading graphic. UK’s mortality rate for the 17 days since UK’s first death is considerably lower than some of the harder hit countries, measured over the same period.
@afneil The government will need to bound its financial commitments in order to ensure the money goes where it is needed, that companies and people are fairly recompensed and that no financial gain is made from this situation. An extremely complex challenge?
@BBCBreakfast question for Stephen B at 8:30.
1. Are the salary support commitments net of tax?
2. If your salary is paid by gov thru the business you work for, will you also be able to claim the other benefits offered; e.g. mortgage relief