From midnight on 27 March until 12 April everybody must stay at home except in specific circumstances. In particular, people aged over 70 and people who are extremely medically vulnerable are to remain at home and not venture out at all but instead "cocoon" themselves from Covid-19.
Many people are struggling to adhere to this tight restriction on movements. Below is some information that may help those who are concerned about certain aspects of cocooning and about how they can stay at home and what help is available to them. Local support The country's local authorities are co-ordinating through forums the work of State agencies, charities, private companies and thousands of volunteers to ensure that elderly and vulnerable people get any