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Re:Our Self-Isolating Future: How working from home could re... by jacoblambda on Tuesday March 24, 2020 @05:07PM (#22679012)
Something to note is that depending on where you live, people can still go outside. They just need to stay away from people. If you live in a suburban or rural environment odds are there are at least walking paths nearby. Go on a walk, run, or bike ride. Nothing in those activities requires interacting with others as long as you keep a mind to keep your distance and they do wonders for keeping the cabin fever at bay.

Not meaning to rant, just something I wanted to get off my chest since people keep talking about being trapped indoors when practising social distancing (not quarantine. people under quarantine need to stay as isolated as possible).

Re:Our Self-Isolating Future: How working from home could re... by Mediterraneo10 on Wednesday March 25, 2020 @07:53AM (#22683712)
In France at least, the lockdown already stipulates no bike riding. And even if one goes out for a walk or jog, one cannot go more than 1 km from one's home. This situation is expected to last many weeks more. Cabin fever is a real concern.
Re:Our Self-Isolating Future: How working from home could re... by jacoblambda on Thursday March 26, 2020 @01:16PM (#22695725)
That's a fair point. I wasn't aware that any state had placed those kinds of restrictions but I suppose it is reasonable when in a densely populated area. I could however see this kind of restriction getting unreasonable and unenforceable very quickly.
Re:Our Self-Isolating Future: How working from home could re... by aivisol on Wednesday March 25, 2020 @09:31AM (#22684311)
In Spain no walking, biking, jogging etc is allowed. If you have a dog, you can walk it max 100m from your home.

But as I said above, we, adults can understand and cope with it easier than kids. And sadly, when we make our decisions, needs of children often is an aftertought.