New Zealand on Lockdown

Sar53, these people think it's a small risk to themselves, so they'll carry on as normal. They don't give a about anyone else. That's why we need lockdown.

I live at the seaside and although it wasn’t as bad as you describe there were certainly people acting as normal in groups and one cafe opened with loads of people chatting and drinking their coffee
I had a very breezy walk on the beach with lots of room between me and my daughter shouting across to each other very few people on the actual beach so I felt safe she knocked on my door then went to stand by the road we walked 6 ft apart

I totally agree Mawb. We live near Southend and apparently, yesterday the sea front was as busy as a hot day in summer. These people obviously do not read the news or hear what Boris is saying. Nor do they see what is happening in other European countries. It makes me very angry and sad for all the people who are going to get this virus.

I'm glad to hear it. My son lives there. The UK (as usual) are doing too little, too late.

I wish our government had been so proactive - yesterday’s pictures on the news of “Bank Holiday” type crowds milling around beauty spots, beaches, parks, sharing outdoor exercise equipment (incredible) and crowding outdoor markets made me physically sick.