#Cocooning
is staying inside one's home, insulated from perceived danger, instead of going out. The term was coined in 1981 by Faith Popcorn, a trend forecaster and marketing consultant. Wikipedia The Government has said all those who are over 70 or who are extremely medically vulnerable should "cocoon" for the next two weeks.
But what does that actually mean? Essentially, people in these two categories should not leave their homes at all. If you are in these categories you should not even go to the shops and you should not leave your home or garden to exercise.
This is for your own protection. You should have no interaction or minimal interaction with other people. The Government advises that you should not attend any gathering at all - including religious services and gatherings in family homes. This applies to anyone over 70 even if you're currently fit and well, or anyone at all who is "extremely medically vulnerable". -says RTE/news Saturday, 28 Mar 2020 13:05
