Corona Virus: How Are We Doing?

[Andy in Germany]

Not really surprising given the mask you wear.

Medical masks are not there to protect the wearer but those around them. FFP2 masks offer some protection to the wearer which is why I wear one in indoor public spaces.

Currently masks are mandatory on public transport in our state, but not elsewhere. This may change soon as numbers are increasing.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

We had our jabs yesterday me 66 and she 59.

Both feeling fine today.

Both never had Covid thus far.

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As a slight aside...

I had a renogram at the Nuclear Medicine Dept of local-ish NHS hospital on Thursday this week; no one was wearing a mask - the three staff dealing with me, one other who wasn't dealing with me and the receptionist.

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I have to confess that Covid is just some slight background noise in our lives here at the moment - very rarely gets a mention within our family/friendship group.

 

[Bazzer]

As my wife and I overheard this morning, at least one resident in my Mum's care home has the virus. We happened to arrive when staff were trying persuade one of the residents to stay in her room because of having COVID. - It took three of them to get her into her room.
No restrictions on visiting though yet.

 

[oldwheels]

I order my kits via the Gov UK web site. I ordered a box last Saturday and the Postie delivered them on Sunday! ( we don’t have a Sunday delivery service ) I keep a full box as a buffer, and order when I’ve used the last of the current box.

I think it depends on whether you are regarded as vulnerable or not whether you can still get test kits.
So far as I can make out I am not eligible for free testing and the pharmacy no longer supplies them.
I will have to talk to the surgery on Monday and can try to get some clarification as I am due a blood test but no idea whether this will still go ahead if I am still positive. It would appear that I am supposed to isolate for 5 days after a positive test even if subsequently negative.
The whole thing is getting very confusing regarding testing.

 

[Slick]

I have no idea how I managed to catch it as I always masked anywhere indoors with an FFP3 mask. Felt a bit rough on 3rd October after visiting a pal two days beforehand and tested positive. Strangely he also reported problems at the same time but the time scale was wrong for cross infection.
Today I still test positive but the sore throat has eased off.
Running out of test kits so no idea what I will do if it does not clear up before that.
Causing me problems with ferry bookings ie do I book or not for 2 weeks time? Final decision on Monday.

Don't wait, it could be weeks before you produce a negative test, so make your booking now.

 

[Slick]

I think it depends on whether you are regarded as vulnerable or not whether you can still get test kits.
So far as I can make out I am not eligible for free testing and the pharmacy no longer supplies them.
I will have to talk to the surgery on Monday and can try to get some clarification as I am due a blood test but no idea whether this will still go ahead if I am still positive. It would appear that I am supposed to isolate for 5 days after a positive test even if subsequently negative.
The whole thing is getting very confusing regarding testing.

There is no requirement for testing or self isolation. If you feel bad, stay at home, if you feel fine, go about your business as normal.

 

[oldwheels]

There is no requirement for testing or self isolation. If you feel bad, stay at home, if you feel fine, go about your business as normal.

That does indeed seem to be the way things are going.
My problem however is that I have 2 appointments in Oban which would require me to stay overnight for at least 3 nights assuming I can get ferry bookings.
My son will be at home but due to return to Taiwan which could cause serious problems if he gets infected as Taiwan is pretty strict regarding possible covid introduction.
Cannot win.
Just to add to the complications Calmac will not accept bookings as the winter timetable starting on 24th of this month is still not published. You could not make it up.

 

[Slick]

That does indeed seem to be the way things are going.
My problem however is that I have 2 appointments in Oban which would require me to stay overnight for at least 3 nights assuming I can get ferry bookings.
My son will be at home but due to return to Taiwan which could cause serious problems if he gets infected as Taiwan is pretty strict regarding possible covid introduction.
Cannot win.
Just to add to the complications Calmac will not accept bookings as the winter timetable starting on 24th of this month is still not published. You could not make it up.

Ah, your son will definitely need to be careful then dealing with calmac has always been a pain in the erse.

 

[slowmotion]

My BIL phoned from Canada today to tell us that he had caught his third infection, probably on a plane back from Italy. Here in London, I wear a mask in hospitals, on planes if they ask me, but that's about it. If some deadly variant appears, that will all change. I'll follow any reputable medical advice. I have nothing but contempt for the conspiracy nutjobs.

 

[oldwheels]

Ah, your son will definitely need to be careful then dealing with calmac has always been a pain in the erse.

I was dealing with David MacBrayne Ltd and MacBrayne Haulage in 1972 and it was far better in those days than now. We had lots of logistical problems but we got along mostly ok. Nowadays everything is geared to tourists and nothing else matters. The haulage side was sold off and the rump has become Calmac.

 

[ChrisKz]

Not caught it at all . Not had any injections , 63 and still breathing

 

[fossyant]

MrsF has finally caught it. Feeling a bit rough, temperature and coughing. She's still pottering about the house. I've been at the caravan, only just home, so I'll down the vitamins as I've got a riding weekend next week and can't be catching it.

 

[Mo1959]

Not caught it at all . Not had any injections , 63 and still breathing

Same here.

 

[cougie uk]

Same here.

Why no vaccinations?

 

[fossyant]

Why no vaccinations?

Choice. I know too many people that have been badly affected by the virus (long covid) and I no doubt it didn't help MIL with her heart/lung problems when she caught it a couple of months before dying of respiratory failure.

But it's the individual's choice. Not 'officially' had it myself either and awaiting jab 4.