With the lockdown just hours away, stories are popping up about people who aren’t following the lockdown rules.

The elderly and vulnerable are being urged to stay home, but many families are having to contend with rebellious grandparents still heading to the hairdressers.

So how are you meant to – nicely – tell family and friends to stay home?

Associate Professor Craig Fowler is an expert in interpersonal and health communication, and joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss what can be done.

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