Coronavirus Disease Outbreak COVID-19 #15

Status
Thread locked. We start a new thread when they have over 1000 posts, click the blue button to see all threads for this topic and find the latest open thread.
1
coconochanel said:
One of the problems is they keep charging the rules....
You can drive somewhere to exercise-you cant drive somewhere to exercise
you can go for a walk-you cant take your dog for a walk
you can go for a drive as long as you dont get out-you cant go for a drive its not essential
you can go to the supermarket- order online. 😊
I mean FFS can we go for a bloody walk or not!??!
Click to expand...


Feel the exact same way! You're suppose to only exercise in your local area around where you live... but they've kept the parks open for exercise?
 
grumpycat said:
I was under the impression gloves don’t do anything at all?

also, I feel like most of us are doing our best, with the guidelines we have been given. If I put myself into a situation in close people then I will put a top on and take it off (e.g shopping) but obviously we haven’t been informed to do these actions.
Click to expand...
Gloves are the best protection for your hands. You must discard or disinfect them every few hours, it is masks that don't do very much unless you are infected and hand sanitiser is not anywhere near as good as gloves.

In China, they were directed to remove shoes and coats then leave them outside. If you trek the virus into your house via your shoes then you can pick it up from young children or pets in the house, even from your own feet (think having made a coffee in the kitchen without any shoes on and then putting socks on- you could infect yourself).
 
I’m feeling so guilty, we had a note through the door from local churches to help anyone isolating. We can’t get a delivery of food until after Easter from the supermarket, and I’ve had that booked a couple of weeks, so it’s been really worrying. We’re a fairly large family, pets too We’re isolating as I have some health condtions and 2 asthmatics in the house, hubby and son had asthma since childhood. We have no help outside our own family as our parents are isolating as both our fathers are in risk groups with type 1 and my dad has a low white cell count so he’s more susceptible to infection. I called the number for help and the vicar offered to do our food shopping for us. Wow, the guilt. I burst into tears when he offered, as did my daughter. I gave him a list of essentials, he did a good sized shop for us for £66 and dropped it at our front door, knocked then waited at the end of our drive. He said he didn’t want to leave it there as there was a 24 pack of toilet rolls 😂 He said if we need any further supplies before Easter to call him and to not feel any guilt. He is late 40s, he and his wife are so kind, they live around the corner from us.

I just keep feeling so guilty because we’re in our early 40s, we shouldn’t be relying on others and we never have before. We've always had limited support from family and never even had a date night in 18 years would you believe, so it felt really strange asking for help and someone really wanting to help us, it caused me so much emotion. I know it’s not my husbands fault he has asthma and I have my health conditions. We've always taken good care of our health, but things happen I guess. I suffered a sexual assault (date rape drug) on a night out with friends a decade ago and all the trauma and stress led to me developing some health conditions that cause debilitating fatigue. Yet here I am feeling so much guilt. My husband, daughters and son have told me off and say it’s a lovely thing that’s happened today, I shouldn’t feel any guilt as millions are in our situation.

When this is over I shall be visiting the vicar and his wife with a donation and a box of chocolates for them. They really were our heroes today in our hour of need. I know I shouldn’t justify myself but I feel I have to, as I feel so guilty about today, what a lovely man and woman they are, I’m always going to be so grateful to them.
 
Flowella said:
Gloves are the best protection for your hands. You must discard or disinfect them every few hours, it is masks that don't do very much unless you are infected and hand sanitiser is not anywhere near as good as gloves.

In China, they were directed to remove shoes and coats then leave them outside. If you trek the virus into your house via your shoes then you can pick it up from young children or pets in the house, even from your own feet (think having made a coffee in the kitchen without any shoes on and then putting socks on- you could infect yourself).
Click to expand...

I hadnt seen any of that information😊 I don’t let me husband or son wear their shoes incase they ruin my rug 😂

I could have sworn that someone earlier said not to wear gloves esp to a super market? I do have gloves but have been mindful about wearing them. Food for thought I guess
 
Mabellovestea said:
I’m feeling so guilty, we had a note through the door from local churches to help anyone isolating. We can’t get a delivery of food until after Easter from the supermarket, and I’ve had that booked a couple of weeks, so it’s been really worrying. We’re a fairly large family, pets too We’re isolating as I have some health condtions and 2 asthmatics in the house, hubby and son had asthma since childhood. We have no help outside our own family as our parents are isolating as both our fathers are in risk groups with type 1 and my dad has a low white cell count so he’s more susceptible to infection. I called the number for help and the vicar offered to do our food shopping for us. Wow, the guilt. I burst into tears when he offered, as did my daughter. I gave him a list of essentials, he did a good sized shop for us for £66 and dropped it at our front door, knocked then waited at the end of our drive. He said he didn’t want to leave it there as there was a 24 pack of toilet rolls 😂 He said if we need any further supplies before Easter to call him and to not feel any guilt. He is late 40s, he and his wife are so kind, they live around the corner from us.

I just keep feeling so guilty because we’re in our early 40s, we shouldn’t be relying on others and we never have before. We've always had limited support from family and never even had a date night in 18 years would you believe, so it felt really strange asking for help and someone really wanting to help us, it caused me so much emotion. I know it’s not my husbands fault he has asthma and I have my health conditions. We've always taken good care of our health, but things happen I guess. I suffered a sexual assault (date rape drug) on a night out with friends a decade ago and all the trauma and stress led to me developing some health conditions that cause debilitating fatigue. Yet here I am feeling so much guilt. My husband, daughters and son have told me off and say it’s a lovely thing that’s happened today, I shouldn’t feel any guilt as millions are in our situation.

When this is over I shall be visiting the vicar and his wife with a donation and a box of chocolates for them. They really were our heroes today in our hour of need. I know I shouldn’t justify myself but I feel I have to, as I feel so guilty about today, what a lovely man and woman they are, I’m always going to be so grateful to them.
Click to expand...
No need to feel guilty AT ALL. We all need help sometimes and it's wonderful that it's available, you can always return the kind gesture by visiting and letting them know how much it meant to you. You are in need of help to keep yourselves all safe. Age doesn't matter in this case, I'm sure they'll both be so glad they could help and will appreciate you going to see them after it's all better.
 
PoleStar said:
That's objectionable, my husband works for the police in a civilian role. Every day he and his police officer colleagues work their backsides off trying to keep law and order going so that everyone else (including you!) can live in a safer environment. Every day they are faced with dealing with situations that may result in personal injury or worse - remember PC Andrew Harper?? He was in the same force as my hysband and therefore a colleague, albeit indirectly. Please stop and think before you call our police officers "f*cktards".
Click to expand...
As the row intensified today, Leading QC Matthew Ryder said there was an 'overwhelming consensus from lawyers that police trying to restrict people to 'emergency travel only' is unlawful.'
 
Mabellovestea said:
I’m feeling so guilty, we had a note through the door from local churches to help anyone isolating. We can’t get a delivery of food until after Easter from the supermarket, and I’ve had that booked a couple of weeks, so it’s been really worrying. We’re a fairly large family, pets too We’re isolating as I have some health condtions and 2 asthmatics in the house, hubby and son had asthma since childhood. We have no help outside our own family as our parents are isolating as both our fathers are in risk groups with type 1 and my dad has a low white cell count so he’s more susceptible to infection. I called the number for help and the vicar offered to do our food shopping for us. Wow, the guilt. I burst into tears when he offered, as did my daughter. I gave him a list of essentials, he did a good sized shop for us for £66 and dropped it at our front door, knocked then waited at the end of our drive. He said he didn’t want to leave it there as there was a 24 pack of toilet rolls 😂 He said if we need any further supplies before Easter to call him and to not feel any guilt. He is late 40s, he and his wife are so kind, they live around the corner from us.

I just keep feeling so guilty because we’re in our early 40s, we shouldn’t be relying on others and we never have before. We've always had limited support from family and never even had a date night in 18 years would you believe, so it felt really strange asking for help and someone really wanting to help us, it caused me so much emotion. I know it’s not my husbands fault he has asthma and I have my health conditions. We've always taken good care of our health, but things happen I guess. I suffered a sexual assault (date rape drug) on a night out with friends a decade ago and all the trauma and stress led to me developing some health conditions that cause debilitating fatigue. Yet here I am feeling so much guilt. My husband, daughters and son have told me off and say it’s a lovely thing that’s happened today, I shouldn’t feel any guilt as millions are in our situation.

When this is over I shall be visiting the vicar and his wife with a donation and a box of chocolates for them. They really were our heroes today in our hour of need. I know I shouldn’t justify myself but I feel I have to, as I feel so guilty about today, what a lovely man and woman they are, I’m always going to be so grateful to them.
Click to expand...
Don’t feel guilty, there are many people willing to help. Glad you found someone to help you.
 
Mabellovestea said:
I’m feeling so guilty, we had a note through the door from local churches to help anyone isolating. We can’t get a delivery of food until after Easter from the supermarket, and I’ve had that booked a couple of weeks, so it’s been really worrying. We’re a fairly large family, pets too We’re isolating as I have some health condtions and 2 asthmatics in the house, hubby and son had asthma since childhood. We have no help outside our own family as our parents are isolating as both our fathers are in risk groups with type 1 and my dad has a low white cell count so he’s more susceptible to infection. I called the number for help and the vicar offered to do our food shopping for us. Wow, the guilt. I burst into tears when he offered, as did my daughter. I gave him a list of essentials, he did a good sized shop for us for £66 and dropped it at our front door, knocked then waited at the end of our drive. He said he didn’t want to leave it there as there was a 24 pack of toilet rolls 😂 He said if we need any further supplies before Easter to call him and to not feel any guilt. He is late 40s, he and his wife are so kind, they live around the corner from us.

I just keep feeling so guilty because we’re in our early 40s, we shouldn’t be relying on others and we never have before. We've always had limited support from family and never even had a date night in 18 years would you believe, so it felt really strange asking for help and someone really wanting to help us, it caused me so much emotion. I know it’s not my husbands fault he has asthma and I have my health conditions. We've always taken good care of our health, but things happen I guess. I suffered a sexual assault (date rape drug) on a night out with friends a decade ago and all the trauma and stress led to me developing some health conditions that cause debilitating fatigue. Yet here I am feeling so much guilt. My husband, daughters and son have told me off and say it’s a lovely thing that’s happened today, I shouldn’t feel any guilt as millions are in our situation.

When this is over I shall be visiting the vicar and his wife with a donation and a box of chocolates for them. They really were our heroes today in our hour of need. I know I shouldn’t justify myself but I feel I have to, as I feel so guilty about today, what a lovely man and woman they are, I’m always going to be so grateful to them.
Click to expand...

how wonderful ❤️ This is heartwarming and so lovely to read
 
Having a very down and sad day about it all today. I travelled back to my family home last Wednesday, knowing we would be on lockdown and not wanting to be in my house 100 miles away on my own. But I miss my usual life there, I miss my boyfriend so much, I miss my job and colleagues and friends. It’s been a very overwhelming week :(
 
I feel like as a parent gloves are pointless. Even if I wear gloves, I’m still having to hold my daughter’s hand, touching her coat, shoes, the pram, touching my sons coat, etc. All items I can’t wash every time I leave the house.

We use hand sanitiser, wash our hands when we get in, take off our shoes, etc. I can’t do much more than that. We’ve hardly been out of the house. If I do anymore I’ll constantly be cleaning/washing something.
 
Team JCM said:
As the row intensified today, Leading QC Matthew Ryder said there was an 'overwhelming consensus from lawyers that police trying to restrict people to 'emergency travel only' is unlawful.'
Click to expand...
Seriously?? That's your excuse for calling people "f*cktards"? People who work tirelessly during normal times and extraordinary times like now to keep us all as safe as possible. My god.
 
SpookyLumberjack said:
No need to feel guilty AT ALL. We all need help sometimes and it's wonderful that it's available, you can always return the kind gesture by visiting and letting them know how much it meant to you. You are in need of help to keep yourselves all safe. Age doesn't matter in this case, I'm sure they'll both be so glad they could help and will appreciate you going to see them after it's all better.
Click to expand...
Thank you so much. I definitely will be visiting them when this is all over 💖

grumpycat said:
how wonderful ❤ This is heartwarming and so lovely to read
Click to expand...
Thank you, I just thought I’d share it because it shows just how even during this awful time, kindness is out there snd it meant so much to us today,

Renegadedancer said:
Don’t feel guilty, there are many people willing to help. Glad you found someone to help you.
Click to expand...
Thank you x
 
prinnygrace said:
Having a very down and sad day about it all today. I travelled back to my family home last Wednesday, knowing we would be on lockdown and not wanting to be in my house 100 miles away on my own. But I miss my usual life there, I miss my boyfriend so much, I miss my job and colleagues and friends. It’s been a very overwhelming week :(
Click to expand...
Our whole structure of life has been turned upside down, so what you feel (and I feel) is a mixture of fear, and grief. Fear of a virus which is invisible but contagious, fear of running out of supplies, fear of losing financial security, fear of losing people. Grief for loved ones, grief for reduced freedoms, grief for loss of routine and social interaction and the list goes on. What I mean to say is that processing all this for the past few weeks and for the coming weeks is a lot, and it was unexpected. Our poor minds and bodies are resilient but encountering so much at the minute. It's okay to be sad. Hold onto whatever you can that gives you joy, even if that is only a mere glimmer of hope to something you can look forward to (like plans) in the future.

I'm scared very much, but am also learning things I took for granted.
 
monga said:
On a plus all NHS staff are getting tested with the new test strip ...to be done this weekend ..so hopefully this is the start of the testing for the public also..It must have been passed as safe to use..
Click to expand...

just messaged a friend of mine in east of England, she said they have been told this isn’t the case for them, London are the priority then it will be filtered down
 
My friend that's a paramedic said that she's been called out to hundreds of people that likely have it, they're in really bad ways but because they're not priority with underlying conditions etc she has to leave them at home.
She said it's mentally scarring and she can't switch off when she's home, just having nightmares all the time 😥
 
Status
Thread locked. We start a new thread when they have over 1000 posts, click the blue button to see all threads for this topic and find the latest open thread.
Back
Top