DO NOT STOCKPILE

There is absolutely no need to panic buy. In fact, those who are doing so are causing more harm to others.

This is especially detrimental for the elderly, those who may not be as mobile as others, and those who cannot afford to stockpile items.

Yes, make sure you can feed your household in the same way you would normally, but avoid buying extra toilet roll, soaps and gels or bags of pasta and rice – there simply is no need.

A total of 14 days self-isolation is being recommended to help prevent infection; so, if it comes to it, the most amount of time anyone in the household would likely be out of action, without hospital care, would be this time.