They just don't get it -- COVID-19

Stuff you can send people to persuade them to do social distancing

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(But you might want to add that the gloves/mask are decorative, not part of the advice, and if you’re near enough to touch feet and elbows, you’re too near!)

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Channel 4 Dispatches on Twitter

““If you are irresponsible enough to think that you don’t mind if you get the flu, remember it’s not about you - it’s about everybody else.” Intensive care specialist Professor Hugh Montgomery explains why this coronavirus is different from the ordinary flu. https://t.co/h9sQorHQUv”

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✓ Stay at home ✓ Only go out for groceries, prescriptions and exercise outdoors ✓ Take as few trips as possible ✓ When you’re out, stay away from other people ✓ Wash your hands when you leave and when you get home

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Excerpts from Captain Awkard

“Social distancing is an incredible act of solidarity. Those of us who can stay home are saving lives by “flattening the curve,” i.e. slowing the spread of the virus to hopefully allow overwhelmed medical facilities and researchers time and resources to handle urgent cases and work on vaccines/treatments, respectively.”

“Not everyone can stay home right now. Some people are saving lives in doctor’s offices and hospitals, keeping us fed, preventing us from being buried in piles of garbage, delivering our necessities, keeping the lights on and the toilets flushing...Staying home (for those of us who can) for the next few weeks helps the people who cannot.” 

“The challenges many of us are suddenly dealing with are not new – Disabled people have been fighting to work at home, to have meds and other necessities delivered, to have telemedicine covered...We can learn from them now, we must fight for and with them – and against ableist eugenics and fascism forever. When things go “back to normal” for able-bodied people, we can’t leave anyone behind.“

From: https://captainawkward.com/2020/03/17/corvid-19-update-questions-1258-how-do-i-help-my-friends-and-1259-social-distancing-for-extroverts/#more-47942

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Dear Prudence script for people not washing their hands:

“You can try offering a bright “Excuse me, I know it seems bizarre that a little thing like soap can really kill the coronavirus, but it does, and it’s very important that you wash your hands right now.” 

https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/03/dear-prudence-coronavirus-straining-marriage.html

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Easy read leaflet on social distancing

I’m mostly collating stuff you can send to people who have plenty of information about social distancing, but are choosing not to do it.

However, some people might not have the information they need because it’s not accessible to them.

For people who use easy read versions of things, here is an easy read leaflet on social distancing https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/download-package/social-distancing-easy-read/

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Ruthren Periyasamy IFS on Twitter

“So let's learn the idea behind the elaborate hand washing steps prescribed by medical practitioners. Now watch the video , see how much it takes to cover the entire hand with black dye (read soap). #COVID2019india #COVID #HandWashChallenge #Hygiene https://t.co/CQAKuXkIsr”

For people who aren’t washing their hands properly

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Our governments can't do it alone, we have to take action now! Do your part and stay the fuck home!

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💧simon holmes à court 🦠 on Twitter

“#StayAtHome #coronavirusaus https://t.co/xBmEpB0rtT”

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