An A to Z Coronavirus observational guide. . . Q

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Queues

Here in Britain and I suspect in most parts of the world an interesting effect has occurred. Queues have become incredibly long, but may not necessary actually contain more people. This is due to the new two metre (6ft 6 inches) social distancing that most people now observe. This is fine when there is no pressure on space and people can move about in such a way as to remain at the required distance. Where it all goes wrong is where space is limited and the numbers of people trying to get into the space make social distancing impossible. It’s like driving on the motorway; easy to keep your distance when it’s quiet, but scary and dangerous when busy or it all grinds to a complete halt.  So waiting 2 hrs to get into a supermarket was starting to be the norm.

Early on when we all seemed to be in the middle of a panic buying frenzy, I made the decision to avoid supermarkets and the like if it looked manic and rely on the local market and shop and avoid the early rush. It has proved to the right thing to do. We never actually ran out of stuff and some degree of normal is returning to shopping now . . . Well at least for those items we are allowed to shop for. In fact by going to a large supermarket late yesterday afternoon it was quieter than it would have been before all this started and there was plenty of food and the like so it was very relaxed indeed. But will it stay like this who can tell

The cat does not care as long as it has its favourite food