Lorraine Kelly admits she’s ‘really worried’ about her ‘high risk’ parents amid coronavirus pandemic
Lorraine Kelly has confessed she is ‘really worried’ about her ‘high risk’ parents amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
The TV presenter expressed her concerns about whether she should visit her elderly parents following the British government’s plans to enforce quarantine for those aged 70 plus.
The 60-year-old star appeared on ITV’s Good Morning Britain via video link on Monday to reveal what was coming up on her own programme, and admitted her fears over the impact of the illness.
Voicing her fears: Lorraine Kelly has confessed she is ‘really worried’ about her ‘high risk’ parents amid the global coronavirus pandemic
She told hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid: ‘You know I’m usually a stoic and it takes a lot to get me nonplussed but I have had a few wibbles and I am really worried about my mum and dad.
‘Because is it better for me to not go and see them, because my dad’s really high risk? Do I then not go and see them? I don’t know…’
Susanna interrupted to ask Dr. Hilary for advice on the star’s concerns.
He said: ‘I’m visiting my mum, she’s 93, she’s had respiratory problems in the past. So will my brothers.
Dialing in: Speaking on GMB via video link she told hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid: ‘You know I’m usually a stoic and it takes a lot to get me nonplussed but I have had a few wibbles and I am really worried about my mum and dad’
‘But if we’ve got symptoms we won’t. We’ve got the telephone, we’ve got the Internet. There are messages you can have with your elderly.
‘And of course if we’re worried about them we’ll get deliveries if necessary. Life has to go on.’
Lorraine hailed Dr. Hilary as the ‘voice of reason’, although Piers called on the government to make things clearer for people across the UK.
He added: ‘We need these questions answered because so many people are confused.
In conversation: Later on her own show, Lorraine hosted a Q&A with Dr Hilary, reassuring viewers at home about the facts of the disease
‘And I’m sorry, I keep coming back to this but I think a lot of that confusion is from mixed messages from this government.’
Later on her own show, Lorraine hosted a Q&A with Dr. Hilary, reassuring viewers at home about the facts of the disease.
Downing Street has confirmed the government will hold daily televised press conferences to keep the public updated on the situation.
From Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson – or a senior minister – will speak to the media to ensure everyone is kept informed.
So far in the UK, coronavirus has killed 35 people, There have been 1,372 confirmed cases and official guidance has recommended that people should implement social distancing where possible.
In conversation: Viewers at home have been sharing their fears about visiting elderly relatives – just like Lorraine
The government has not yet told businesses to close their offices and companies allowing their staff to work from home are doing so as a precaution in order to prevent the spread of the disease across their work forces.
Despite many working from home, thousands kept calm and carried on this morning with many determined to continue their commute regardless.
It was revealed on Sunday that the over 70s could be forced to self-isolate and that people who refuse to go into quarantine risk being thrown into jail or being slapped with a fine of up to £1,000.
The Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020, published on the government’s website, says those suspected of infection could be held for up to 14 days in a secure hospital or other suitable location.
Anybody who tries to make an escape can be taken into custody before being returned to detention or isolation, the regulations state.
Speaking out: Lorraine hailed Dr. Hilary as the ‘voice of reason’, although Piers called on the government to make things clearer for people across the UK