Please use common sense, urges doc

Health bosses are reminding Buddies to continue practising social distancing to help stop the spread of Covid-19.

National clinical director Jason Leitch is asking people to continue to help curb the virus, while they look after their physical and mental health.

He is advising people should only travel for essential reasons such as buying groceries, healthcare, caring responsibilities or essential work.

And he said people should find ways to stay mentally and physically active by walking, running or cycling outdoors once a day for up to an hour close to home or by exercising indoors.

Professor Leitch said:“The best ways of slowing down the spread of coronavirus is staying at home, social distancing and hand washing so I must thank everyone for all they have been doing so far to keep safe and comply with these stringent measures.

“The social distancing guidance has been tough and has seen us all having to adapt to new ways of keeping in touch with friends and family, which is why now more than ever it is important for people to exercise and keep mentally and physically active.

“But we need to use common sense. Please exercise at home and, if you are going out for a daily walk, run or cycle, stay at least two metres away from people you don’t live with. Do not be tempted to go for a drive for leisure.

“This is about going for a short walk locally, a run or a short bike ride, not spending time on your favourite sport or hobby.”

The NHS is urging people to support the Stay At Home, Save Lives campaign, which highlights the importance of social distancing in reducing the spread of the virus.