Coronavirus UK: Can you walk your dog while self isolating?

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While this is strange enough for us humans, for dogs it’s even more confusing

It’s been a time of massive upheaval, after the outbreak of

has seen swathes of the population self isolating, social distancing, and – annoyingly – panic buying.it’s even more confusing. We can’t exactly let them know why we’re working from home or changing our routines.The answer isn’t clear cut – especially given that the information we’re being given is changing by the hour. But deciding what to do is based on whether you’re showing symptoms or not.

If you have underlying health conditions, you should be especially stringent with this and stay indoors even without symptoms, but Health Secretary Matt Hancock said this week: ‘It’s very important that we look out for each other as communities and people do get the exercise that they need.’ Essentially, exercise caution depending on your situation even if you haven’t been told to self isolate, and if you do go outside, stay away from busy areas and stay at least two feet away from other people.Can you take your dog for a walk if you’re self isolating?

In the same Commons press conference, Matt Hancock also said: ‘People should go outside. Yes, walk your pets, but, if you’re in household isolation, do go outside but try to avoid other people.’AdvertisementIsolation means not leaving your home for any reason, or even opening the door to receive a delivery directly. So, no walks.

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