I had a conversation with a nurse on a covid ward last night. She said that her experience in the last couple of days indicates that the second wave has started, which I guess is about the right timing after VE Day 75 and the start of lockdown relaxation. She looked exhausted (it was a Zoom call), so I didn't quiz her further.
Thanks for that.tough reading tho.always felt we are due a second wave.i cant believe we are coming out of lockdown.it feels too early.at the park early today but by 10.30 it was packed.no social distancing.
Not that I fancy doing it in the foreseeable future, but is there any real danger from trying on clothes or shoes in a shop? Would you need to wash your whole body rather than just your hands?
2 conflicting pieces of advice aired on BBC radio this morning. Social distancing should be respected on both accounts. You can have a BBQ/Garden party but no one other than a member of your household can enter and use the bathroom facilities. Repeat the above scenario BUT a non household member can use the bathroom facilities provided they carefully wash down every surface after use. At some point, perhaps someone will actually make their minds up ?
A reporter (can’t remember which one) did as Boris if a family member could camp in your garden and only go in to use the toilet and Boris said no. Guess that’s covered under the not staying away overnight from your main residence rule.
Always remember, you just need to use your common sense and all will be ok 😉
Not that I fancy doing it in the foreseeable future, but is there any real danger from trying on clothes or shoes in a shop? Would you need to wash your whole body rather than just your hands?
I wonder if changing rooms will be open or if shops will just say buy it, try it and return if not suitable.
I have suggested to my older family members that whatever the maximum ‘rules’ are, that they should stick to a very minimal exposure to people. I am front-line staff so I feel that minimising meetings with my family (or indeed anyone else eg. shopping) even at distance is important to continue.
Very interesting article about asymptomatic transmission.
I know a healthcare worker who tested positive on day 13 of her isolation period (started after husband showed symptoms) despite never feeling remotely unwell. Without that test she would have gone back to work the next day and who knows how many she could have infected. In fact from that article the extra 7 days she stayed at home might not have been enough either.
I read about that on the BBC news site. It's worrying. Testing would have to be on a regular basis. Once wouldn't be enough. Home testing kits like pregnancy testing kits would be the only answer.
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https://www.theguardian.com/society/commentisfree/2020/may/29/im-an-nhs-consultant-were-exhausted-and-a-second-surge-is-on-its-way
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do
Very interesting article about asymptomatic transmission.
I know a healthcare worker who tested positive on day 13 of her isolation period (started after husband showed symptoms) despite never feeling remotely unwell. Without that test she would have gone back to work the next day and who knows how many she could have infected. In fact from that article the extra 7 days she stayed at home might not have been enough either.
Pretty concerning stuff.