Elderly farmers and professionals should work remotely if possible, Govt says

Elderly farmers, health workers and other professionals must stay at home and work remotely if possible, Government officials are advising, as part of efforts to reduce the spread of Covid-19.

The formal advice for over 70s and other at-risk groups is to ’’cocoon’’ and avoid human contact and possible infected surfaces — and over 70s who are also ’’essential workers’’ have been told to stay home.