Coronavirus outbreak

[Joey Shabadoo]

My wife is upstairs, quarantined since Tuesday.

I've been ok.

Till today.

Currently running temp of 37.3C and rising.
Breathing heavy, feeling achy.
I was told by my chest consultant 6 months ago the I cannot afford any more catastrophic chest infections.
Hence the cocktail of drugs I am on and antibiotic rescue packs I carry.

If it is Covid-19 and I go into hospital in the next few days, I do not expect to come out.

Best of luck mate - I'm sure you'll fight it off

 

[kingrollo]

It is sad but he did have underlying health problems. Far too young though.

What does that mean though ? - He puffs an inhaler twice a day ?

 

[gavroche]

What does that mean though ? - He puffs an inhaler twice a day ?

Don't know, they didn't specify on the news.

 

[DCLane]

Look after yourself @PK99 and GWS @Fab Foodie

SWMBO is dealing with some of the issues already coming from this, working in the NHS and on the frontline. I'm seeing the effect on her already - we're trying to help her to switch off, she's doing nothing in the house, washing clothes seperately, sleeping in a seperate room, etc. as I've got major asthma issues and if I catch it at present I'll probably not survive.

What's not been considered to date is the post-traumatic stress that NHS staff, paramedics, pharmacists and others will have. They're a tough bunch but will need support afterwards for years to come.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

he did have underlying health problems.

So what?

 

[MarkF]

My wife is upstairs, quarantined since Tuesday.

I've been ok.

Till today.

Currently running temp of 37.3C and rising.
Breathing heavy, feeling achy.
I was told by my chest consultant 6 months ago the I cannot afford any more catastrophic chest infections.
Hence the cocktail of drugs I am on and antibiotic rescue packs I carry.

If it is Covid-19 and I go into hospital in the next few days, I do not expect to come out.

I really hope you get better soon. My work colleague went down on Friday, hope to see him well again too. Best of luck PK.

 

[MarkF]

Look after yourself @PK99 and GWS @Fab Foodie

SWMBO is dealing with some of the issues already coming from this, working in the NHS and on the frontline. I'm seeing the effect on her already - we're trying to help her to switch off, she's doing nothing in the house, washing clothes seperately, sleeping in a seperate room, etc. as I've got major asthma issues and if I catch it at present I'll probably not survive.

What's not been considered to date is the post-traumatic stress that NHS staff, paramedics, pharmacists and others will have. They're a tough bunch but will need support afterwards for years to come.

That's what affected my colleague, his underlying asthma issues. I don't take my uniform home, l bag it and have it laundered. But l don't have enough kit so will be wearing scrubs tomorrow.Take care.

 

[Mo1959]

It’s really hitting home and getting scary now. I know I only know you guys virtually but all the best to anyone suffering. Wishing you a speedy recovery with no complications.

 

[Julia9054]

What does that mean though ? - He puffs an inhaler twice a day ?

Yeah - thanks for assuming asthma is trivial

 

[kingrollo]

Yeah - thanks for assuming asthma is trivial

I didn't mean to trivialise asthma - I have it myself - I take my inhalers and other than cycling uphill - my asthma bothers me not one jot......I consider my fit and healthy - but if I croaked it within the next couple of months I'd be lumped in with underlying health conditions - which in practical terms I don't have.

 

[gavroche]

So what?

That is the reason that caused his death sadly.

 

[randynewmanscat]

A la carte menu and bar snacks apparently, according to the newsletter delivered to our house.
Seems to me go against the PM's announcement a couple of days ago, but I shan't be going.

Crazy.

 

[randynewmanscat]

I doubt anything will change, my thoughts have always been the same, that the reaction to the virus threat (economically) might have a human cost more than the virus itself. I do hope that I am wrong. But the economic and subsequent future human cost is entirely ignored in this thread.

There are posts in the thread concerning the cost to the national economy.

This afternoon .... 20 meters from our front door ..... all the hunny mummys around here are arranging play dates, sleepovers, trip rosters .... but be honest it will all probably be ok ...

I'll be honest, I don't have a clue. I'm not a gambling man by nature so I defer to you on your statement that it will all probably be OK. I hope it will.

 

[randynewmanscat]

Very funny, but also utterly tragic.

This is our warning. They gave us our chance, and we're ignoring them. *Still* there are people posting here in absolute denial.

To quote one of the mayors (their capitals)

"WHAT THE fark DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING!"

You won't need to implore anybody here in 14 days.

 

[randynewmanscat]

What is the % chance of Coronavirus pandemic taking hold in UK? Low. But not zero

100%.