Older people in UK anxious about being put in longer lockdown
by Mattha Busby from on (#52S3Q)
Many over 70s fear health risks, loneliness and inconvenience of extended period of isolation
People over 70 have been grappling with the possibility that they could face an extended coronavirus lockdown after general restrictions end, filling them with fear and frustration.
Social distancing measures have now been in place for more than five weeks, but many older people followed the lead of Italy and Spain and have been isolating for much longer due to their age and underlying health conditions - causing spiralling loneliness as anxiety rises.
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