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Lockdown

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Lockdown

Think Local Act Personal

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Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster

When people are told by the Government not to leave their homes without an essential reason. Essential reasons include buying food or picking up medicine, seeing a doctor, taking brief exercise once a day close to home, or helping someone who is vulnerable. This may be enforced by the police or armed forces.

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