I can't quite believe how some of my thoughts about people have changed since all of this started. I'm usually fairly open minded and accept people all have different ideas but I'm one of the people on minimum wage, with young chikdrnw and no support network who is supposed to go into work as usual. My ex partner is a Medical
Professional and his take on this virus is that everyone is over reacting. I do t think we are acting quickly enough! Look at Italy. And we are 3 weeks behind them aren't we ?
I curenelty have a sore throat and a temp but no cough.
I let work know but as far as I can see, I'm still on the rota. Myself and my children should be in isolation. Ive shut my door and as far as I am concerned, this is day one of my 14 of no contact.
I've had words over my (ex) husbands insistence that it's ok to take the kids to his house... he lives with his elderly parents and one of them has medical treatment st the hospital three times a week. I'm speechless -I've let both of them
Know that I don't agree but I have no way of stopping him taking them there. Its selfish, irresponsible and I'm so angry. How would my children feel it they passed something to their grandparents?
I'm waiting for work to get back to me (I like my job- I'm happy going in) but even without the cough-I could still pass it to others if I have it. The guidelines are v clear and been as far as I understand, rhenlids and I should be isolated for 2 weeks. I still hate to think I put anyone else at risk
As a aise thought, I've been quite usoet by a few older family members saying that things xomapre this situation to the war ' we are sitting at home, not fighting for our lives ' type thing. Not everyone will escape with their life, lots are still working (like me on £8.21 an hour) and lots of people inc me have lost all of their self employed income which no, the government won't cover. The knock on effect will also be long term as businesses fail so I guess if you are financially stable and off work at home, on full pay- you are very fortunate or if you have family who can bail you out or a big nest egg- as long as you stay well then nothing' much will change, apart from a slight change to routine. Elbow bumps or waves or whatever we are supposed to Do now- to everyone x