Lockdown Over

It struck me that we keep hearing how many people have died of the virus but how many have survived it. Also what would the normal death rate be? I thought read somewhere that 40,000 die from flu but we don’t make a fuss about that.

Reading all these replies puts my mind at ease a little and thank you Xrgran for your advice. I’m not sure if all men are typical of this but my OH is so lapse with being careful, I have to remind him every time to wash his hands, getting him to do it for 20 seconds is hard. That worries me.

Beau1958 I feel exactly the same and Im in a similar position x

Best to sort out plenty of masks and look online for the advice on keeping virus out of the home.
Change clothes once you get home possibly shower if you have been on public transport.
Take off shoes leave by door and only wear outside
Wash all groceries in warm soapy water included fruit an£ veg.
Leave paper and card 48 hours before touching.
Clean handles and door knobs every time you go in or out
Clean phone and keys daily or whenever you go out.
Doing all of these really reduces your chances of getting the virus.

I had this conversation with my DDS yesterday they are in there 40s and even they are concerned about release of lockdown. Unless we get everyone tested, which of course we won’t, I expect it will creep up again. I’ll be very cautious and will keep my distance for a while after. I’d prefer to stay in lockdown for longer, you can earn another dollar but can’t get another life.

Please hang on to the thought that a cure is being sought.....scientists around the world are working in this. Also.....people are, now, more aware of how germs are passed so....more hand washing etc.
You are most fortunate to be so well .........

Washerwoman, thank you so much. There are so many horrendous stories out there scaring us that it is wonderful to hear of someone who basically didn't go to deaths door. Much needed for all of us to read ❤️.
My husband is a keyworker so we have not be able to truly isolate, although I don't go out or mix, apart from once a week shop. So far so good ?

Washerwoman if I remember rightly you have an elderly mum you visit regularly, as you say you have been ill yourself, how did you carry on with your mum, has she also had the virus? As you can see this is worrying me a lot, I’m still visiting my mum 88 as a necessity, but am worried about what will happen if either of us becomes ill, I’m an only one.

I'm surprised how quickly I got used to this, after the initial shock. Like others now I like the 'safety' of my own house, food cooked by myself, my own company and so on. Never been a social animal but it has escalated and now I fear going back to normal.

It will be interesting to see how the infection behaves in the countries that are returning to work, especially those that have had very few cases. There will only be a few that have had contact with the virus so there will be no immunity within the population

I don’t think the lockdown will be over any time soon,

I think I will find it difficult to act normally after lockdown. I will still feel vulnerable if I am in a crowd or if someone coughs or sneezes near me.
I am in an at risk group but not shielded and until most people have been vaccinated against Covid I will still be wary.

Thank you for your encouraging post Washerwoman

It’s very easy to get bogged down with all the news of the sad deaths and others very ill in hospital, so it’s good to be reminded that the vast majority of people will only have mild symptoms.

This may not reassure you but only slightly youngee here and previously pretty fit.I'm recovering from what is a mild dose it seems and I have honestly felt worse with flu in the past.I'm very tired but that's viruses I guess.And it was more the worry of will I deteriorate than the symptoms. But I also know of several people who have had it, and all ill at home and recovered.Of course you don't want it but please remember the numbers admitted to hospital are still the minority, and deaths even more so.
I do know what you mean though. I haven't been tested and also keep hearing of different strains and could worry maybe I'm not immune to another one. But life's too short not to cuddle grandchildren .And my DH has to work or we've no money coming in.
I have cut back exposure to the news to a bare minimum too.Can't do with all conflicting data and journalists repeating the same questions!

To some extent we will have to see what happens in other countries as they come out of lockdown ahead of us. It certainly won’t be a free for all on one particular date but gradually phased and possibly over several months.

I am sure your husband will take all the precautions he can to keep you both safe.

I must admit I feel as if we are in a bubble at the moment but eventually we will have to leave it. The longer it lasts the more I fear restarting normal life. I've just managed, with difficulty, to get another supermarket slot so we can 'relax' for another week or so.