advice about shielding please

[NicoleC1971]

my niece and her husband both tested positive, her dad my brother has been for a test. I haven't been tested and neither has my mum and I am not going to get tested .

You are not obliged too get tested and there's no evidence that mask wearing prevents infection but as a fellow non mask wearer I agree that socially it can be uncomfortable if you haven't got that magic bit of cloth over your face for whatever reason. Witness grown men who've forgotten theirs popping in to a shop and holding up their tee shirts to cover their faces! You are braver than them in knowing that you can't cope with a mask.
Bit of common sense would be to NOT go and see your mum if you have any kind of cold, flu etc. and to wash your hands often in any case. And perhaps ask your brother to leave the decision of whether she wants to see you, up to her whlst saying that you understand his genuine concerns etc. etc.

 

[Goonergal]

Hi all

Whilst there may be no evidence that satisfies some members masks are effective, others feel differently, equally strongly. Such is the predictable state of affairs where there are studies supporting both views.

Some individuals are exempt from mask wearing, and @WackyJacky64 has stated she falls into this category. That is unfortunate given the circumstances, but it is not our place to challenge her (or anyone else's) exemption.

I do however take this opportunity to remind everyone that this thread topic is how to best handle the situation to protect an aging parent, bearing in mind a different family member has tested positive for COVID, not on whether masks are effective or should be worn by someone who is exempt.

So please can we stick to the topic?

Thanks.

 

[WackyJacky64]

You are not obliged too get tested and there's no evidence that mask wearing prevents infection but as a fellow non mask wearer I agree that socially it can be uncomfortable if you haven't got that magic bit of cloth over your face for whatever reason. Witness grown men who've forgotten theirs popping in to a shop and holding up their tee shirts to cover their faces! You are braver than them in knowing that you can't cope with a mask.
Bit of common sense would be to NOT go and see your mum if you have any kind of cold, flu etc. and to wash your hands often in any case. And perhaps ask your brother to leave the decision of whether she wants to see you, up to her whilst saying that you understand his genuine concerns etc. etc.

Hi, thanks I agree . Last month I had a cold and I stayed away for 10 days until it had gone , I am very careful and so far we have been fine and she is healthy .