Coronavirus lockdown and exercising outdoors

[bertusras]

At least the Capetown walkers did not get physical like the Jobergers did. 

 

https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/joburg-residents-get-physical-as-lockdown-restrictions-ease-20200501

 

Did you read the article?

[Gen]

I have some sympathy... Sea Point high density area squashed between the mountain & sea so options in that 5km range are limited. That said there are probably more options than just the promenade...

Lol apparently not [emoji1787]

 

People argue about lockdown and we shouldn't be restricted and people will use common sense..but some of the actions today is a clear indication that some people just can't..the 6-9 am bit is also not making things easier... I am sure it will get less busy over the next few days..[emoji1696]

[Mokgaga]

3-hour window could increase the spread of Covid-19. If this continues, we’ll be back to level 5 ????

[Gen]

At least the Capetown walkers did not get physical like the Jobergers did.

 

https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/joburg-residents-get-physical-as-lockdown-restrictions-ease-20200501

Talk about a click bait heading.

[Gen]

3-hour window could increase the spread of Covid-19. If this continues, we’ll be back to level 5 [emoji87]

The 6-9 bit was just a stupid idea..just let the people go walkies until 6pm there will definitely be less congestion.

[Eugene Oppelt]

It was cold. I was totally under dressed for the cold.

Had a lekker crash.

The best 3 hours that I have spent during lock down.

Cant wait for tomorrow.

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I am surprised how cold it is there in Mielieland, Vetseun

Had a few online meetings in Gauteng as well and they all wearing winter clothing

[Gen]

I am surprised how cold it is there in Mielieland, Vetseun

Had a few online meetings in Gauteng as well and they all wearing winter clothing

Yep we are in that stage where mornings and evenings are chilly..nice in the sun but cold indoors.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Another interesting conversation cropped up on the neighbourhood WhatsApp group this morning: nowhere does it explicitly say that dogs can be walked. Its implied by the graphic below, but there is a message floating around quoting Government Gazette no. 43258 blah blah and then:

'In short, the original regulation regarding movement of animals remain the same. Only for emergency purposes, example veterinarian emergencies, transporting livestock for food supply etc. is allowed. People are to exercise, not animals. Animals are not explicitly included, therefore excluded as per the original regulation. Animals remain a high risk regarding transmission of the Covid 19 virus, and various other diseases. If any person can point out the explicit inclusion of dog or animal walking into the new regulations, then we will consider it, but until such time, the original movement of animals for emergencies only apply.'

 

I call bollocks - too late for that!

 

SMH. I have no words.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Lol apparently not [emoji1787]

 

People argue about lockdown and we shouldn't be restricted and people will use common sense..but some of the actions today is a clear indication that some people just can't..the 6-9 am bit is also not making things easier... I am sure it will get less busy over the next few days..[emoji1696]

I flippin hope so. It's for this very reason that I didn't flippin ride this morning.

[Mudsimus]

Don't put your trainers away yet.

[The Ouzo]

Did not sleep well, so skipped the ride.

But decided to get the entire family dressed and we took a walk around the neighbourhood. Kids and wife have not left the house in about 6 weeks.

 

I’ve transferred my peddles and cadence sensor onto the Giant and will hit the road tomorrow morning.

[Chris_]

Don't put your trainers away yet.

 

Would it be possible to (officially) close off a parallel road or two to lessen this?

 

Obviously a ton of people live around this stretch, are there even enough side streets (that aren't 45 degree ascent)?

[MORNE]

Don't put your trainers away yet.

considering this graphic....if I went out this morning and saw that herd on the promenade...i would have taken a walk in the other direction instead haha

[Stretch]

Talk about a click bait heading.

https://youtu.be/MvgWk979eGY

[Showtime]

The 6-9 bit was just a stupid idea..just let the people go walkies until 6pm there will definitely be less congestion.

But if everybody can be out and about all day there is no lock down.

 

Law enforcement will be powerless. It will almost be like allowing 50 people + staff at every funeral. Oh wait...

[J Wakefield]

The 6-9 bit was just a stupid idea..just let the people go walkies until 6pm there will definitely be less congestion.

 

This has been implemented from tomorrow here. We are allowed to cycle with no KM barrier or rule but cannot go out your municipality boarder. Some towns have a big boarder, some def do not. 

 

Not saying this is perfect but implementing something like this in SA I think would be a good start over the mass that happened this morning looking at pics. Its busier than anytime I have seen pre Covid. 

 

 

6-10 am: People 14 and over will be able to exercise alone anywhere within their municipality of residence or go for walks at most 1 km away from home, only once a day and with no time limit within the time slots.

 

10 am to noon: Dependent persons and their carers will be allowed out, as will anyone over the age of 70

Noon to 7 pm: Minors under 14 years of age can leave home in the company of a parent or guardian, only 1km away from the minor's home and for a maximum of an hour.

7 pm to 8 pm: Dependent persons, their carers, and elderly people can leave home again during this slot

8-11 pm: Once again, people will be permitted to exercise on their own anywhere within their municipality of residence or to go for walks at most 1 km away from home, only once a day and with no time limit within the time slots.