The negative effects of the Corona Virus are plain to see and we all hope we can learn from their causes and consequences. We would, however, like to detail some examples of ways by which people are trying to help local farmers and thus local consumers by keeping local food production viable. A group of ladies from Karrantza are making and distributing free face masks. A local business is making and distributing face shields free of charge to those farmers involved in door to door sales of their produce. A forty strong group of consumers have formed a group to provide an outlet for local farm produce that can no longer be sold in markets and fairs, with no delivery charges. And, thankyou Urko, for getting the website back in order after a technological crisis, insisting on waiving any charges. These are small examples of solidarity that mean an awful lot to us.
The third week of April two of our team were put into self isolation in their house as they had a slight fever and headaches, both symptoms of Corona Virus. However, as in many other cases, they are being treated over the phone and we thus have no confirmation as to whether they are or are not suffering the virus. We have, evidently, been in touch with the Health Authorities and are following their instructions regards the rest of the work team (basically, carry on taking our temperature at least twice a day and making sure we all use our masks, gloves and gels when appropriate). |