Shut Down - NSW/VIC What will you be doing?

@mikey7 a medical professional in the front line? Take good care!

 

And that's one of the biggest signs of looking after the vulnerable so far, excellent

 

I just spoke to a builder mate who said he believes construction is being classified as an essential service in Vic.

I hope so - because otherwise even good builders will go bankrupt if they can’t claim their progress payments.

 

An updated summary (in english) of current restrictions in Spain :

Last Update 22/03

CONFINEMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 15th APRIL

IMPORTANT UPDATE: FROM MARCH 23 you need to fill our and carry a document to state the reasons why you are leaving your house confinement. Please download it here and avoid trouble :

https://interior.gencat.cat/…/certificat_autoresponsable_de…

Remember to leave your house only if necessary, please.

RESTRICTIONS OF MOVEMENT AND DOMICILIARY LOCKDOWN
officially until April 15th, but expect much longer.

Everyone must remain at home, and You are only allowed to go out for :

-Buy food, medicines of first need articles.

-Go to hospitals or medical centres.

-Go to and back from work, if you are required to.

-Walk pets (only 1 person, minimum time)

-Go to take care of elder people, children or other dependent ones.

-Go to your bank or insurance company.

-In case of major force (i.e. if there is a fire in your building).

-In case you need to assist a dependent person or with reduced mobility to do one of the above.

In case of medical emergency call 061 or 112

It IS FORBIDDEN : (and they are fining and detaining people)

ALL LEISURE : indoor or outdoor sports, hiking, cultural events, visiting friends, bars or nightclubs, amusement parks, casinos, cinemas.. etc.

TRAVEL BY LAND is restricted, and forbidden to go in or out of Spanish territory for non-nationals, UNLESS you reside in Spain and are coming back to your place of residence. Airports are not closed yet but they will.

BARS AND RESTAURANTS OF ANY KIND ARE CLOSED TO PUBLIC, EXCEPT Those in hospitals, or elder residencies.

HOTELS ARE CLOSED TO PUBLIC.

HUNTING and FISHING : forbidden

All social and community centres closed.

Schools and universities : Closed

Mourning of dead is forbidden.

Then there is a last document clarifying some this particulars:

-in the car only 1 person per vehicle is allowed

-The military personnel acts as an agent of security.

-You can walk your pet, minimum time, 1 person

-No gatherings for religious services of any religion

-Court services : closed

-Veterinary clinics remain open

-Hairdresser must be closed, but they can go to people's houses. They allow this for elder people who need this for higyene and have reduced mobility.

-Notaries, Insurance companies and property registry offices remain open

-Phone and technology shops remain open

-Fast food restaurants closed but home delivery allowed

-Bars, restaurants closed. but home delivery is allowed

-Internet sales and shipping is allowed

-Postal service and delivery companies are active

-Supermarkets and groceries are open with access controls and safety protocols activated

-Car garages and mechanic workshops : closed

-Appliances and hardware stores : closed

-Department stores : closed

-Building companies and emergencies like gas, water, electricity : open

-It is forbidden to go to your second residence. LEISURE OR VACATIONING IS NOT ALLOWED

-Building materials stores : open

-Transport of goods : allowed

-Work activity is allowed in factories, countryside and building sites.

 

you dont have to worry if its your mother in law

 

"And he warned that these tough new restrictions will be in place until the coronavirus crisis is brought under control.

“Once you start putting these sorts of arrangements in place, we should have the expectation that they will remain in place for at least six months,” Mr Morrison said.

“I wouldn’t want to get the impression that these arrangements are things that will be in place for a couple of weeks or a month and then will be discarded and everything will be OK. These are very significant measures.”


there we go, minimum 6 months, thats amazing,

is it just me but am I exagerrating to say that 80% of businesses could never reopen again

 

a lot of people say that but i dont think its possible for industries can think of anything new,

retail shops (you cant just suddenly focus fully online), art galleries, fine dining, hair dressers, personal trainers, the list could goes on....

 

Not a non-essential shut-down anymore. Shut-down applies only to pubs, clubs, casinos, eat- in and drink-in venues, gyms and places of worship. Victorian school hols brought forward a few days.
Watch this space.

 

What about dental clinic? Wife is concerned it may be deemed non-essential and they will be out of business in month's time if they are going to close down.

 

ummm ????

 

I was thinking virtual hair dresser!