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TitleDaily Discussion for Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 12 April
AuthorVeloglasgow
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Daily Discussion for Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 12 April

**Glasgow Megathread**


/r/glasgow Megathread for all COVID discussion. Please use this thread to discuss any and all COVID related topics. We would ask that you don't submit new posts for the topic on the subreddit itself - especially selfposts. Please only submit new subreddit posts for substantial news. While high-quality discussion is always preferred, memes, images and low-effort posts are absolutely acceptable on this thread. [Comic relief](https://b3ta.com/challenge/coronavirus/popular/) is especially welcome! 


**General Advice**


* Current UK Government strategy is the acceptance that containing the virus is not entirely possible. **The UK is now in a 'lockdown' phase**. People are directed to stay at home, and 'only go outside for food, health reasons or essential work'. Please see the [gov.uk article](https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus) for further information.

* The lockdown phase will last for at least three weeks from 2020-03-24, after which point it will be reviewed.

* If you believe you are infected, please use [NHS Scotland's COVID19 website](https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19) as your first port of call. Do not try to visit your GP. Call 111 only if the website advises you to do so as it is understandably suffering from high call volumes, thus struggling to answer those with genuine needs.


* Consider minimising physical contact with those which are more vulnerable, such as those with [comorbidities](https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/examining-factors-that-worsen-coronavirus-severity). [Social distancing](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults) is in effect.


* Wash your hands, for at least 20 seconds each time. Ideally with hand sanitiser or soap.


* Stockpiling goods without good cause is inherently selfish. You may be depriving vulnerable groups of vital supplies. 


**Volunteering**

The Ready Scotland website is coordinating the official response to enable people to sign up for voluntary work through the NHS, Red Cross and local charity groups.




* [Ready Scotland](https://www.readyscotland.org/coronavirus/volunteering)


There are a number of community groups coming together in the city to do what they can to help.  If you want to do your bit, or know someone who needs help, check the links below.  Reply with any other resources we can add.


* [North Kelvin Community Council](http://www.northkelvincc.org.uk/covid19/#2) -  liaising with members of the community to produce two lists: one of people who are volunteering to help and the other of people who need help.


* [Glasgow Mutual Aid](https://www.facebook.com/groups/glasgowmutualaid/)

* [East End self-isolation support](https://www.facebook.com/groups/649788075775645/)

* [South Side self-isolation support](https://www.facebook.com/groups/SouthsideSIS/)

* [Hamilton Coronavirus Support Group](
https://m.facebook.com/groups/540809026543508/about/)

**Resources**


* [Public Service Announcement](https://np.reddit.com/r/canada/comments/fghd23/psa_regarding_covid19_a_warning/) - /u/ilikelegoandcrackers curated information. Often containing research and latest developments.


* [Curated UK COVID Discussion](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskUK/comments/fioi6f/covid19_coronavirus_discussion_thread/) - This is heavily moderated by the AskUK team and as such is a good resource for sensible discussion. Please direct questions there if you're wanting serious answers. If you are of an anxious disposition, we would recommend you stick to there rather than our MT
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