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John Doe · Still Here!

If you have to self isolate....

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

John Doe wrote:
Syl wrote:
Has everyone already started self isolating?
I went out this afternoon and the roads are almost deserted, as was the place we went for a quick bite to eat.
I popped to Morrisons for a few bits and bobs this afternoon and it was total bedlam - Jesus wept - talk about sheeple.
I expect to read about a few murders in such places in the next fortnight as mass hysteria takes hold amongst a few idiots.

-- Edited by John Doe on Sunday 15th of March 2020 06:33:18 PM

I am doing as little shopping as possible, I get what I want quick and get out...people are just awful the way they are acting in the shops.

Can you imagine if this thing goes the same way and worse as the countries hardest hit, I can see the army being drafted in to control the way people are starting to behave.

Date: Mar 15 7:14 PM, 2020

John Doe wrote:
I popped to Morrisons for a few bits and bobs this afternoon and it was total bedlam - Jesus wept - talk about sheeple.
I expect to read about a few murders in such places in the next fortnight as mass hysteria takes hold amongst a few idiots.

I had thought that this was a tragedy, but now I realize, it's a comedy.

John Doe · Still Here!

Syl wrote:
John Doe wrote:
Syl wrote:
Has everyone already started self isolating?
I went out this afternoon and the roads are almost deserted, as was the place we went for a quick bite to eat.
I popped to Morrisons for a few bits and bobs this afternoon and it was total bedlam - Jesus wept - talk about sheeple.
I expect to read about a few murders in such places in the next fortnight as mass hysteria takes hold amongst a few idiots.

-- Edited by John Doe on Sunday 15th of March 2020 06:33:18 PM
I am doing as little shopping as possible, I get what I want quick and get out...people are just awful the way they are acting in the shops.
Can you imagine if this thing goes the same way and worse as the countries hardest hit, I can see the army being drafted in to control the way people are starting to behave.

As usual it is the moron minority who ruin everything for everyone decent.

Twizzler · Burning up the forum

John Doe wrote:
Syl wrote:
Has everyone already started self isolating?
I went out this afternoon and the roads are almost deserted, as was the place we went for a quick bite to eat.
I popped to Morrisons for a few bits and bobs this afternoon and it was total bedlam - Jesus wept - talk about sheeple.
I expect to read about a few murders in such places in the next fortnight as mass hysteria takes hold amongst a few idiots.

-- Edited by John Doe on Sunday 15th of March 2020 06:33:18 PM

It was like Christmas in Tesco this morning.

Date: Mar 16 12:22 AM, 2020

It's almost biblical, this event.

The death toll is truly frightening in its nature, the way it's climbing stealthily . It's natural to fear , even subconsciously, a direct threat to your mortality and physical safety. Worrying about loved ones will also be causing people to fret uncontrollably.

Hence all the panic buying, rude behaviour and general sense of outright panic.

People need to realise what will be will be. Look after yourself as best you can, follow all the hygiene rules and look after your family as much as you are able within the constraints the government may eventually take.

British society has never experienced anything like this before and all the changes will doubtless cause upheaval and fear. Knowledge is power so keep updated constantly and try not to worry too much. ..which is practically impossible I know..!!

I'm terribly worried about family members as I'm sure everyone is. We are about to explore something over which we have no control so it's time to not actually selfishly like the people you mention but embrace each other.

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

I think everyones way of life is going to change dramatically in the weeks to come, who knows when we will get back to normal.
People over 70 and those who may be vulnerable to fall ill will be told to stay indoors for months, If the country goes into lockdown, which is a real possibility, in a country where our freedom has never been curtailed in peace time, it's going to be unimaginably hard.

Date: Mar 16 11:36 AM, 2020

Syl wrote:
I think everyones way of life is going to change dramatically in the weeks to come, who knows when we will get back to normal.
People over 70 and those who may be vulnerable to fall ill will be told to stay indoors for months, If the country goes into lockdown, which is a real possibility, in a country where our freedom has never been curtailed in peace time, it's going to be unimaginably hard.

any idea what younger family members will have to do if they live with a 70+ who self isolates?

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

All I can say is what the Dr's are saying, keep your distance, wash your hands a lot, and if you (or they) start having symptoms stay in one room and use separate towels and utensils for a couple of weeks.

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Is the NHS crumbling already?
Our local GP has now boarded it's doors and prescription boxes up, there is a notice on the door saying no one will be seen by a Dr until they have had a telephone consultation first. There is now just one telephone number to replace the three they had before.

OH has been trying to ring it for the last hour....it's unobtainable.

Date: Mar 16 5:36 PM, 2020

Deaths in Italy due to Coronavirus continue to increase at pace. The latest 24 hour increase is 349 taking it to 2158 deaths in total. It looks likely that Italy will surpass China by the end of the week. Deaths in Spain have also been increasing, 41 more over the past 24 hours with a total of 335 deaths.

The problem with these figures is we don't know what the typical death rate is - people are always dying for one reason or another. Normal flu causes deaths amongst the elderly every year.

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Under orders from my son.....I have just registered for online shopping....no more rubbing shoulders with fellow shoppers, also decided we are not going for afternoon lunches and coffees out for the foreseeable..

We will still go out walking and hopefully we can get out in the garden soon if the weather bucks up, we (all of us) are just going to have to get on with it and try to protect ourselves best we can.

Date: Mar 16 7:32 PM, 2020

Syl wrote:
Is the NHS crumbling already?
Our local GP has now boarded it's doors and prescription boxes up, there is a notice on the door saying no one will be seen by a Dr until they have had a telephone consultation first. There is now just one telephone number to replace the three they had before.

OH has been trying to ring it for the last hour....it's unobtainable.

It's the same here.

The health centre is seeing patients by video call only..the elderly are no longer allowed admittance to the surgery in any event so they would have to video call in order to obtain medical advice. What if they are unable to video call, I don't know how to flipping do it!

It's fine in theory to ask people to look after the elderly in these diabolical circumstances but people are meant to be social distancing so how can they practically help their elderly family and friends without risking their own health?

It's also all very well advising individuals to avoid going to pubs, clubs, restaurants, theatres, coffee shops. .well basically everywhere. They won't listen. Their logic will be that they can't possibly get infected ,other people get sick. Even healthy young people will carry the germs without knowing and pass it on to parents ,friends. People don't feel a social responsibility for people beyond their own family, the crowds at the Stereophonics concert and clubs last night show people just aren't getting it.

Boris should have actually enforced the rule such as in France rather than merely suggesting it. I'm not sure how all people can work at home though, that's simply not possible in some avenues of work. The implications of social distancing is about to hit this country hard and the mental health complications of those vulnerable mentally forced to be constantly isolated will have to be considered.

This is our reality until August at the earliest. I'm very anxious about it all, I have to say.

Date: Mar 16 7:39 PM, 2020

Syl wrote:
Under orders from my son.....I have just registered for online shopping....no more rubbing shoulders with fellow shoppers, also decided we are not going for afternoon lunches and coffees out for the foreseeable..

We will still go out walking and hopefully we can get out in the garden soon if the weather bucks up, we (all of us) are just going to have to get on with it and try to protect ourselves best we can.

Your son is right to do so. He is looking after you and that's the way it should be. x I'm glad you are being sensible so soon.

Make gorgeous creamy lattes at home, try and make things as cheery as possible. You're right, we just have to follow the rules issued by the powers that be and look out for each other.

Date: Mar 16 8:26 PM, 2020

Anonymous wrote:
Syl wrote:
Under orders from my son.....I have just registered for online shopping....no more rubbing shoulders with fellow shoppers, also decided we are not going for afternoon lunches and coffees out for the foreseeable..

We will still go out walking and hopefully we can get out in the garden soon if the weather bucks up, we (all of us) are just going to have to get on with it and try to protect ourselves best we can.
Your son is right to do so. He is looking after you and that's the way it should be. x I'm glad you are being sensible so soon.
Make gorgeous creamy lattes at home, try and make things as cheery as possible. You're right, we just have to follow the rules issued by the powers that be and look out for each other.

Except it is difficult to look out for each other if each household is self-isolating from other households.

John Doe · Still Here!

I was very blase about this at the beginning after so many previous heath scares orchestrated by the tabloid media but it is really hitting home now - 626 dead in the last 24 hours and counting.

I just hope that everyone both guests (friend and foe) and members on here stays as safe as they can. X

Date: Mar 16 10:53 PM, 2020

John Doe wrote:
I was very blase about this at the beginning after so many previous heath scares orchestrated by the tabloid media but it is really hitting home now - 626 dead in the last 24 hours and counting.
I just hope that everyone both guests (friend and foe) and members on here stays as safe as they can. X

Same to you X

And don't blame yourself for being blasé JD, many thought this health scare was not particularly serious, myself included.

Our ignorance was soon rewarded. Hope yourself and your family remain healthy and well.

John Doe · Still Here!

Anonymous wrote:
John Doe wrote:
I was very blase about this at the beginning after so many previous heath scares orchestrated by the tabloid media but it is really hitting home now - 626 dead in the last 24 hours and counting.
I just hope that everyone both guests (friend and foe) and members on here stays as safe as they can. X
Same to you X
And don't blame yourself for being blasé JD, many thought this health scare was not particularly serious, myself included.
Our ignorance was soon rewarded. Hope yourself and your family remain healthy and well.

Thank you. X

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Anonymous wrote:
Syl wrote:
Under orders from my son.....I have just registered for online shopping....no more rubbing shoulders with fellow shoppers, also decided we are not going for afternoon lunches and coffees out for the foreseeable..

We will still go out walking and hopefully we can get out in the garden soon if the weather bucks up, we (all of us) are just going to have to get on with it and try to protect ourselves best we can.
Your son is right to do so. He is looking after you and that's the way it should be. x I'm glad you are being sensible so soon.
Make gorgeous creamy lattes at home, try and make things as cheery as possible. You're right, we just have to follow the rules issued by the powers that be and look out for each other.

Yes, and I echo what others have said, I hope everybody stays safe, we all just have to make the best of a pretty scary situation..

Date: Mar 17 10:56 AM, 2020

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Syl wrote:
Under orders from my son.....I have just registered for online shopping....no more rubbing shoulders with fellow shoppers, also decided we are not going for afternoon lunches and coffees out for the foreseeable..

We will still go out walking and hopefully we can get out in the garden soon if the weather bucks up, we (all of us) are just going to have to get on with it and try to protect ourselves best we can.
Your son is right to do so. He is looking after you and that's the way it should be. x I'm glad you are being sensible so soon.
Make gorgeous creamy lattes at home, try and make things as cheery as possible. You're right, we just have to follow the rules issued by the powers that be and look out for each other.
Except it is difficult to look out for each other if each household is self-isolating from other households.

Quite so but I meant reaching out to elderly relatives and friends by telephone or Skype if it's possible . A Labour peer was on BBC news last night, I forget her name, and a neighbour was making a curry and kindly left her some outside her door as she had been too unwell (not with the virus I hastily add ) to cook.

That is the sort of support I mean.

Telephoning on a regular basis, emailing and texting , just reaching out so an elderly person who has suddenly had , in essence, their lives snatched away from them will feel slightly less isolated. Leaving meals and just knocking the door is surreal I know but will be invaluable help to the vulnerable unable to cook for themselves.