Coronavirus Updates – LOCKDOWN DAY 1!

Nationally, the total number of UK cases stands at 8,077 with 422 people now confirmed to have died from the virus.

ExCeL Centre planned as NHS Field hospital

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52022417

Clear instruction for families, not to travel to second homes & to return from them if they have already fled. A new 4,000 bed hospital in London for you - far more likely to get a bed there than in our small NORFOLK hospitals!

From The Daily Mail this morning, sent to me on WhatsApp from a work colleague

Number Of Covid-19 Cases In Norfolk Increases to 42

Pier fenced off as tourists keep flocking to coast

'I'm why you must take this seriously' – Healthy 28 year Old Tells of Coronavirus Horror

'Mobbed' Seaside Village Closes Car Park and Begs People Not To Visit

MP For West Norfolk Praises Staff At QEH In Parliament 


NATURE RESERVES IN NORFOLK

• All NOA Reserves have been completely closed to all members and visitors, this includes Holme Bird Observatory, Walsey Hills, Kelling Quags and Hempton Marsh. Also note that Holme Dunes NWT is also completely closed.

• All RSPB Reserves have now closed all their reserves to all visitors throughout the UK.

• Awaiting to hear in full about Norfolk Wildlife Trust – on 22nd March is said the following on their website: "Following a review of the number of visitors to our nature reserves this weekend, and in support of Government advice, NWT is now considering closing some of our nature reserves, including some car parks. While we of course want to give people the opportunity to enjoy nature, it is vital we prioritise the wellbeing of our staff and play our part in helping to stop the spread of the virus. Meanwhile we continue to ask you to stay local and ensure you follow distancing and isolation as appropriate. "

• Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature Reserve is now closed to everyone.

• National Trust's Gardens, Houses, Car Parks etc all closed to everyone throughout the UK.

CleySpy at Glandford is also now closed, but still operating an on-line and telephone service 10am to 5pm

Such a pity that many bed and breakfasts are accepting holidaymakers in Norfolk I hear through the grapefine #bothpartiesselfish #gohomeandstayathomenow