The CAA have at long last, although so far just broad brush strokes, produced a comprehensive newsletter under the Skywise banner. It makes it clear that they understand many of the issues already raised with them and that they are working on fuller detailed answers.
Coronavirus: Recreational General Aviation
Government guidance on coronavirus and General Aviation flying was published yesterday.
It states that people should not take part in recreational flying during the current coronavirus outbreak.
This is in line with government guidance to stay at home unless it is absolutely necessary to go out.
> Guidance - Coronavirus (COVID-19): recreational general aviation
In the final paragraph: 'Recreational flying'
The above does not apply to search and rescue operations, or where it absolutely necessary to fly to, or for, work. In all of these activities, we expect public organisations and businesses to be socially responsible in the decisions they make, and to apply social distancing guidelines.
This final paragraph in part is bound to generate many questions (the highlight is mine).