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I've not posted here previously regarding the Covid 19 pandemic, there's been plenty of coverage elsewhere. Some of which has even been helpful and accurate. Other posts have been downright silly: that echinacea stops the virus in its tracks or if you keep your mouth moist, the virus will be washed into your stomach and destroyed. Yeah right.

Listen to the official health experts, and also your government officials and the advice they provide. Differing countries have different circumstances and will be tailoring their response to this virus as necessary.

Here in the UK, the government is attempting to flatten out the peak and delay. Spring is approaching at last and it is believed Covid 19, like ordinary 'flu, doesn't thrive in warmer conditions. They hope this will give our brilliant National Health Service the best chance of coping and also enable the wider population opportunity to develop herd immunity. They strongly believe that come next Autumn this virus or a form of it will likely be back.

Anyone who thinks they may have symptoms is requested to self isolate for 7 days or if it is a confirmed case, for a minimum of 14 days. For most of us, it will likely seem like a severe case of the 'flu. Those deemed to be in an at risk category will be provided with official medical care.

Stay in contact with the elderly and vunerable, but don't needlessly put them or yourself at risk. Don't hoard or stockpile supplies; there will be plenty in the shops to go round.

Now I don't wish to sound all doom and gloom, and since it is 42 years since the first broadcast of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, I am reminded of some very fine words of advice:

Don't Panic.