At 6.30 p.m. we received Emergency Alerts on our phones to say that the National Emergency starts at 11.45 p.m.
We will still be able to do the walk around the streets from here, around the park behind us or even go to the larger park a short distance away in our neighbourhood but must keep to ourselves. As we are over 70 we cannot go to the supermarket or pharmacy but must get things dropped off at the door. This is for a minimum of 4 weeks.
A lot of Kiwis are stuck around the world not able to get home and tourists are going around New Zealand in campervans which could prove a problem. Anyway, I am sure it will all sort itself out. The main thing is to keep home and keep safe.
We have not been offered flu vaccinations yet but as we are not going to meet anyone we shouldn't contract the flu.
Keep safe and well everyone.
We had the alert txt, and are also in our own "bubble" Friends did groceries and pharmacy pick up today. I phoned the surgery for a flu injection, have to wait till April 9th, the door will be locked, talk through the glass, and not sure if we will be allowed to go in, or the practice nurse will come to our car. Life as we knew has all changed, and here the police road blocks are already in place. So guess I need a txt from the surgery so we can drive to Whanganui. Take care.XXX
ReplyDeleteWe did think of phoning about the injections but then decided that as we were in Lockdown we should be safe from the flu. Not having been out today we did not know of road blocks although we did see the one north of here in the News. Keep Safe xxx
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ReplyDeleteThank goodness you can still go out for walks. Looks like NZ has acted in time.
DeleteI hope so - 78 new cases today but it was expected that there would be new cases. That is confirmed and probable and brings the total to 283.
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ReplyDeleteArohanui xx
Kia kaha.
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to you an Vic as well
It's good you are still able to take the odd walk. I also think it wonderful that those who are over 70 are able to have grocery & pharmacy purchases delivered. Delivery here seems to have ceased for the duration.
ReplyDeleteStay safe and healthy! x
We haven't tried the delivery service yet so will have to see. We understand it is still available.
DeleteI never received the Emergency Alert text - son tells me it is because my phone is too old (he received one). My phone is four years old which I guess is really ancient in today's technological world! Stay happy, Mxx
ReplyDeleteDoug's Doro phone (a flip type phone for phone calls only) died a few months ago so he bought a newer version of the same thing and he did get the alert. Stay safe (and happy).
DeleteIt sounds like NZ is doing it right and getting an early handle on this virus. The US knew, was warned, but still approached it too late.
ReplyDeleteWe hope we are. It all depends on everyone doing the right thing.
DeleteI think we need a few road blocks and police, maybe then these idiots that are out and about like nothing has happened will finally get it.
ReplyDeleteWe haven't been anywhere to see what is happening but it is very quiet around here.
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