Yeah, coronavirus is a thing. I didn't want to get too heavy, you know? On my livestream. But it's hard to ignore that the whole world has changed in the last week. I hope you're all doing okay. It's a weird thing. A lot of people, especially Italy - I think it's the worst in Italy at the moment, so shout out to anyone that's quarantined. Hopefully, this is something for you to do. But then what's strange to me, some governments are like: quarantine everyone, you can't hang out with more than five people. And then other governments are like: you can kind of go on as normal, just wash your hands. That's what Boris [Johnson] is saying at the moment. He's like: just wash your hands and maybe, we'll cancel some big events. But it's strange that the whole world hasn't come together with some set of rules because the media is also sensationalising a lot of what's going on. So, like in the UK, everyone is going to school, everything's fine. And other people are like: No, you shouldn't go to school. But then other people are saying: but if you don't go to school, you're going to be around more elderly people. So I want them to find out the actual facts! And tell us what's going on. But no, I did not stockpile toilet roll. I think there's nothing worse than panicking. I think panicking helps no one, or nothing. I think we should be cautious, but not panic, you know? Because think of the elderly person that can't get any food or groceries 'cause someone else has taken 4,000 toilet rolls. Why is it toilet rolls as well? It's not like it makes you poop loads. Surely, other things are more essential. *giggles*. I don't know, I just bought four toilet rolls when I needed them! Jeez. Anyway. I'm sanitising, I'm washing my hands. I'm doing basically what I'm being told to do. The strange thing is, as well, you might see some people saying: Social distance - you shouldn't leave the house! You're selfish if you go to a restaurant, but then our government is saying go to school, keep going with your life, go on the tube, so it's a confusing thing. I think we need to wait for more information, but I think it's helpful to be cautious. But I wouldn't shame anyone if you see them like, I don't know, going to work because they probably have to.
@amazingphil during his live show on the 15th of March 2020
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Phil speaking about the coronavirus and how he’d love for the whole world to come up with a set of rules for conduct
(As someone who’s living in a country where schools/universities have been shut, half the workforce sent home (most working from home) and our borders are closed for a month, I’m slightly worried about UK’s lack of action - but Phil is right that they are only doing as they are told).
