Coronavirus Worries

I doubt that France will be too far behind

Not surprised as I thought there situation just slightly behind Italy although I doubt that it makes a great deal of difference regarding travel advice at present as the advice was to avoid certain areas already

I wrote this a few days ago;

Let’s assume that we’re all likely to be exposed to the virus, sooner or later. So why should we behave in a way that might hasten that time? We can slow its progress by moving about as little as possible and certainly avoid travelling overseas.

Let’s assume that some of us will become very poorly as a result of catching the virus. I would rather suffer (and even die) in the comfort of my own home than some remote and less familiar place. If you travel to another country, consider the possibility that (no matter how good their facilities might be) you may be disadvantaged by not being sufficiently familiar with their language or conventions. And, if they are unable to cope with local demand, you may become disenfranchised because you are not a fellow citizen.

I therefore suggest that the best course of action is to cancel all long-distance travel until everything is back under control. Do not wait to be told what to do, we are no longer children. No one can see the future, so no one can tell you what's going to happen and about as many are prepared to put their neck on the line. There are few facts, just plenty of opinion. Look after yourself and keep safe.

I did correct my first message! 

Afternoon folks, it's been a while......

So, I reside in the southern Murcia region close to the Andalucean border. Things are moving at a fast pace at present. Yesterday the local town imposed measures restricting anything with the potential to have fifty people or more present, that included bars, restaurants, public events etc. This afternoon we are now on almost total lockdown, only essential travel is permitted. You can go to work, go shopping (hardly worth it as shelves are bare!) and go to appointments etc but that's it. The Guardia Civil have drafted in the army and roadblocks are everywhere. I believe this stems from this morning when some Madridian's came to stay in their holiday home and then decided to fall with the virus. So apart from empty shops, every where is closed, bars restaurants everything. Tomorrow we have all have a meeting with the site owners to discuss what if anything we can do. This site along with many others in the region is closed for new arrivals.

I'll update as and when. Challenging times ahead, just hope we can get back to UK in four weeks!!

JK

Yes, very wise. I think many of us will have altered plans this year whether home or away.

That's quite a bleak picture painted by JK but it’s telling the true state of affairs in that region.

Sorry to read of more cancelled trips. As TW said we're all affected at home or away. I've got some bookings in late Spring (May) but feel these won't happen now. 

My Maltese friend was due to fly out for a family wedding next week, she has a flat there but I doubt whether she'll want to stay in it for two weeks. So looks like another cancelled trip.

I have just been told by an insurance broker that even passing non stop through these regions ie en route motorway from the ferry, means we won't be insured. Direct Line is not accepting any new travel policies .