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The first morning after the government announced a string of stricter measures in order to fight the spread of coronavirus was always going to be odd.
Lots of us are second guessing ourselves, unsure about what this new period of life is going to be like. What can we no longer do? How long will this last?
One piece of advice that we’re going to hear a lot over the next little while is to stay away from others (six feet, to be precise) in order to avoid catching and spreading COVID-19.
Judging by the presenting team on BBC Breakfast this morning, the advice seems to be sinking in...
Viewers noticed that presenting duo Dan Walker and Louise Minchin were sitting further away from each other than normal. We can’t tell whether the distance amounted to the recommended six feet, but it was enough to well and truly spook a lot of people out.
Look… See for yourself.
We live in strange times and it’s so easy to become anxious about #coronavirus. Thanks for watching #BBCBreakfast… https://t.co/inx0RXPONT— Dan Walker (@Dan Walker) 1584434686
On Twitter, people were pretty disturbed by it. After all, it’s just one more indication that life is going to be different for the next little while, and that’s unsettling.
The distance between Dan and Louise is almost as unsettling as the news in which they broadcast 😕 @BBCBreakfast https://t.co/uNXrGQiUIY— Anna9 (@Anna9) 1584428321
Just dress Dan and Louise in hazmat suits and be done with it. Sends out the same fear mongering message. #BBCBreakfast— Carl Hudson (@Carl Hudson) 1584435078
But some thought they weren’t far enough apart.
They should be 6 feet apart - set an example Dan and Louise #BBCBreakfast https://t.co/pTVX9DcABc— Jemima Rose (@Jemima Rose) 1584433102
The vibe reminded people of a lot of things
When you're the only 2 people on the bus and you sit as far apart as possible and try to pretend the other isn't th… https://t.co/YemM1VBsZl— Ian Townsend (@Ian Townsend) 1584431092
Dan and Louise sitting 1.5m apart on the BBC Breakfast sofa, giving off a strong Basil and Sybil Fawlty in their twin beds vibe.— Sam Burns (@Sam Burns) 1584432250
When you're the only 2 people on the bus and you sit as far apart as possible and try to pretend the other isn't th… https://t.co/YemM1VBsZl— Ian Townsend (@Ian Townsend) 1584431092
If you're concerned about coronavirus, the best thing to do is pay attention to the latest advice. You might even find it on the BBC, via presenters sat further than usual away from each other