WORKING women aged over 60 have hit back at advice to isolate themselves to keep safe from coronavirus.

Janet Blackman, from the Lewes branch of Women Against State Pension Injustice, said: “Women born in the 1950s are especially vulnerable because they have lost up to 6 years in their state pension and those that are single, separated, divorced or widowed are the hardest hit with no partner to help to support them financially.

“How can we stay away from crowded places, when we work in hospitals, shops, care homes etc?

"How can we stay away from public transport when we need to travel to work?

"Many over sixties are caring for their elderly parents, going out to work we could be carriers, no matter how many times we wash our hands.

"It is time the Government gave assurances to the over sixties who appear to be in the vulnerable category as this virus strikes.