Coronavirus total isolation ‘shielding’ should be extended to over-60s, experts warn

Coronavirus total isolation should be extended to over-60s as well as over-70s, experts warn Scientists found people in their 60s also at high risk from the novel coronavirus Professor Majeed said over 60s should be ‘particularly stringent’ with measures   Government guidance suggests those aged over 70 should be more careful  Guidance also applies to those … Read more

Over-60s cope best with life in lockdown-with COVID-19 stress highest amongst adults aged 30 to 59 

Over-60s cope best with life in lockdown — with stress relating to catching coronavirus currently highest amongst adults aged 30 to 59, study suggests By Ian Randall For Mailonline Published: 12:03 BST, 9 April 2020 | Updated: 12:14 BST, 9 April 2020 Over-60s are coping best with life in lockdown — with stress relating to … Read more

Over-60s cope best with life in lockdown with COVID-19 stress highest amongst adults aged 30 to 59 

Over-60s cope best with life in lockdown with stress relating to catching COVID-19 currently highest amongst adults aged 30 to 59, study suggests By Ian Randall For Mailonline Published: 12:03 BST, 9 April 2020 | Updated: 12:13 BST, 9 April 2020 Over-60s are coping best with life in lockdown, with stress relating to catching COVID-19 … Read more

Health chiefs urge over-60s to avoid crowds as coronavirus panic spreads

Everyone aged over 60 is being advised to avoid crowded areas including trains, buses and even supermarkets to prevent catching coronavirus. The drastic warning was issued by the World Health Organisation, which also urged people in this age group to skip routine appointments at doctors’ surgeries and hospitals. While infection is far more likely to … Read more