Hi.
Trusting you are keeping safe by abiding by the rules posed by the government in your location.
Since my last blog, I have to be very honest with you, lockdown has created various strong emotions in me. The good ones revolve around having quality family time, catching up on things around the house and doing some writing. However, my huge frustration is seeing so many people blatantly flouting the social distancing rules and even imposed curfews.
Lockdown, to safeguard against the virus, needs to be taken seriously. One day last week I had to get some very essential items. The supermarket I went to was lapse in its dealing with social distancing. There was an attempt to hold people outside the shop doors until some persons finished their shopping and exited the shop. However, when I was allowed in I was shocked to see the number of people in the aisles. Concerning for me, on entry, I was almost pushed over (yes, physical contact was made!) by a male as he walked past. I quickly grabbed less items than intended and headed to the checkout. By the way, I had on my mask and gloves. While I waited at the checkout, people were navigating the aisles in close proximity to me. I had to say to shoppers a number of times 'I am sorry but you are in my space'. I left the shop with a clear lesson. Do not enter a store if you are unhappy with the size of the aisles in relation to the number of shoppers in it. Social distancing is critical if the fatalities from Coronavirus, COVID-19, is to be minimised. Let's enjoy the lockdown period and follow the safe social distancing rules. It will save lives.
Until
Jo-Ann Rowland
