[Liam-]

The joys of getting sick in America

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by Liam-

The joys of getting sick in America

fuuuuuuuudge, and people want that system here?!

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

fuuuuuuuudge, and people want that system here?!

Only tories/the right want that system here.

[Liam-]

Some people just really don’t want poor people to live

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[Cherie]

so today the new group who are 'confused' are the shielded, I guess its not enough to hold a live press conference every day that you could tune into.

Last week there was a question from a 38 year old Mum who has been shielding with her 10 year old son for the past 11 weeks, she wanted to know when she and her son could go back out as her son had not seen his Dad for nearly 3 months, so Boris said he would look at it

So the advice is IF YOU ARE COMFORTABLE TO DO SO, you can go out with a member of your household for a walk in a non crowded area or if you live alone you can meet one other person and observe social distancing, this has caused great 'confusion' according the press

[Parmy]

Had a lovely day in southwark park on saturday, it was great to see so many happy people behaving themselves.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Cherie

so today the new group who are 'confused' are the shielded, I guess its not enough to hold a live press conference every day that you could tune into.

Last week there was a question from a 38 year old Mum who has been shielding with her 10 year old son for the past 11 weeks, she wanted to know when she and her son could go back out as her son had not seen his Dad for nearly 3 months, so Boris said he would look at it

So the advice is IF YOU ARE COMFORTABLE TO DO SO, you can go out with a member of your household for a walk in a non crowded area or if you live alone you can meet one other person and observe social distancing, this has caused great 'confusion' according the press

To be fair, regarding shielding, the unfortunate reality when it comes right down to it is that it isn't something that can be legislated, and it is going to be down to individuals and families to assess the risks and shield to the extent that they're comfortable with. Looking for dates/times/specifics on this one is hoping for too much I think.

Especially true when it comes to the elderly I think; some will be happy to shield at home for a much longer term, others will be happier getting out and seeing people even if that means they're at greater risk.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

To be fair, regarding shielding, the unfortunate reality when it comes right down to it is that it isn't something that can be legislated, and it is going to be down to individuals and families to assess the risks and shield to the extent that they're comfortable with. Looking for dates/times/specifics on this one is hoping for too much I think.

Especially true when it comes to the elderly I think; some will be happy to shield at home for a much longer term, others will be happier getting out and seeing people even if that means they're at greater risk.

While the government had them on lock down they were breaking it by going out, now they can risk assess themselves, it will suit some, it wont suit others but it should go some way to appeasing those who feel they can go out even if only for a little while, it was interesting to hear the numbers yesterday many of the shielded are under 70 and they include 90,000 children , I just dont know why anyone would be 'confused'

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Liam-

The joys of getting sick in America

Horrendous

[Strictly Jake]

I had a horrible dream last night that I got tested and I was covid positive a white van came and rushed me to the hospital but on the way I could see everyones phones pinging, they all had the track and trace app they all knew I had coronavirus! It was scarily realistic

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

I had a horrible dream last night that I got tested and I was covid positive a white van came and rushed me to the hospital but on the way I could see everyones phones pinging, they all had the track and trace app they all knew I had coronavirus! It was scarily realistic

I'm sorry but

Cal tracked you down

Weird dreams are a phenomenon of this

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I'm sorry but

Cal tracked you down

Weird dreams are a phenomenon of this

Cal tracked me down?

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

Cal tracked me down?

Real life footage of Jake getting infected with Corona:

Spoiler:

Youtube video

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

Cal tracked me down?

Cal is on the Track and Trace telephone team

[bots]

Originally Posted by Cherie

While the government had them on lock down they were breaking it by going out, now they can risk assess themselves, it will suit some, it wont suit others but it should go some way to appeasing those who feel they can go out even if only for a little while, it was interesting to hear the numbers yesterday many of the shielded are under 70 and they include 90,000 children , I just dont know why anyone would be 'confused'

Everybody knows that each and every one of us is at risk of getting covid. Yes, if we social distance etc, we should be ok, but it's not a certainty. Shielded people were most likely vulnerable to all types of infections and virus's, covid is not the only thing to worry about and it never has been. People just need to be careful within their own specific circumstances and weigh it up against quality of life as they have always done.

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Cal is on the Track and Trace telephone team

Oh right well done Cal

[arista]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

Yes It's a clever nasty China virus

[user104658]

Tbf it's making me feel like I need to get more cardio exercise. My cardiovascular fitness levels are just bad ... the covids might be bad for me in that sense.

Although in restrospect I suspect I had it . My wife had an absolutely horrendous cough for over a month back in March, literally constant and some really bad coughing fits, the worst cough I've ever seen someone have honestly. My youngest also had a mild cough that started with a small temp but then lingered forever - like 6 weeks of occasional coughing fits easily.

I didn't get a cough at any point BUT there was a period of maybe 10 days where I felt out of breath constantly, best way I can describe it is that I felt like I'd just been out for a brisk walk on a frosty day, not majorly struggling for breath but an obvious "feeling" of needing to breathe more deeply, an getting out of breath easily. It went away without incident though and not so much as one little cough so I didn't think anything of it... but there were other things that with the various symptoms being listed now, make me wonder.