As someone who lives alone these new rules on exercising in your area are crushing. The only time I can see another person is if we go for a walk. Now I can only do that if the friend lives nearby. Most of them don& #39;t. The mental health impacts of this for many are significant.

I understand the need to limit movement but they could follow the NZ model and allow people living alone to create a "bubble" so they are not isolated. This isn& #39;t just about wanting to go for stroll at The Tan or have a jaunt to the beach. It& #39;s about maintaining connection.