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Covid 19 - are we in high risk?

My husband and I went bulk buying this afternoon
2 chains for the chainsaw ( we have to have something to do when isolated !)
1weedkiller spray(ditto !)
2 jars of coconut oil ( to cook the roast celeriac and swede )
We over 70s are unprincipled

Carol
 
Lilylala said:
If we all end up in self isolation in all the affected countries their hospitals in 9 months time will have a baby boom on their hands
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I found out today a friend is going to be a grandparent, for the first time too.
 
Robinredbreast said:
COVID-19 isn't fussy who it infects, whether you have medical conditions or not, aged 49 or 89, or those in between.
Life, as I see it, for now, is a lottery.
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I didn't realise there was a 40 year window in the age groups.
I thought pretty much much anyone with a pulse could contract it, pending on exposure?
 
I'm 66, type 2, heart disease, high blood pressure - should I be staying in?
 
Jaylee said:
I didn't realise there was a 40 year window in the age groups.
I thought pretty much much anyone with a pulse could contract it, pending on exposure?
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We all know by now, that the older generation are being hit the hardest. Read my post again, you seem to have missed this.
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lozy said:
I'm 66, type 2, heart disease, high blood pressure - should I be staying in?
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Hi @Iozy, It would be down to you to make that decision, but have you talked to your GP about your concerns or your employer if you work ?
 
Robinredbreast said:
We all know by now, that the older generation are being hit the hardest. Read my post again, you seem to have missed this.
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Yep, did a doubletake & it is still quite possible to live beyond 89 years of age..
 
Jaylee said:
Yep, did a doubletake & it is still quite possible to live beyond 89 years of age..
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I do know and it was just a number, my dad lived until he was 94.
Anything else you would like to cherry pick today ?
 
lozy said:
I'm 66, type 2, heart disease, high blood pressure - should I be staying in?
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Hi,

Here's how i'm handling it.. I had a cold a little while back. The only time i went out was off peak to walk the dog?
Of course, i'm over the cold now.
But what i am doing is distancing myself from anyone considered vulnerable on the "flu jab list?"

To be fair the distancing is what i would have done anyway with any form of lurgey..

Covid19. New territory. What else can one do..
 
lozy said:
I'm 66, type 2, heart disease, high blood pressure - should I be staying in?
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Put it this way. I wish I had stayed home today and not taken groceries to a 94 year old. I now know she has been in contact with someone who's partner has the virus. Playing the waiting game now.
 
zand said:
Put it this way. I wish I had stayed home today and not taken groceries to a 94 year old. I now know she has been in contact with someone who's partner has the virus. Playing the waiting game now.
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@zand ,

All you can do sometimes, is the right thing..

You have my best wishes.
 
I'm a musician, most of my concerts have been cancelled but I'm still required to go into a school this week to play for an exam. I don't want to give backword but I'm wondering if I'm being stupid and should cancel.
 
Jaylee said:
@zand ,

All you can do sometimes, is the right thing..

You have my best wishes.
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Thanks.

****** doing the right thing. I so wish I had been selfish and not bothered. Hubby sleeping in spare room now and using different bathroom and working from home.
 
Robinredbreast said:
Hi @Iozy, It would be down to you to make that decision, but have you talked to your GP about your concerns or your employer if you work ?
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I don't work regularly - this is a one-off voluntary thing for a kid's practical musical exam and I'm sure my GP has enough on his plate at the moment. I thought here was a more sensible place to ask. I've now made contact with the school explaining my position but without actually saying that I won't do it. I'm awaiting a response.

Thanks all for the responses.
 
lozy said:
I'm a musician, most of my concerts have been cancelled but I'm still required to go into a school this week to play for an exam. I don't want to give backword but I'm wondering if I'm being stupid and should cancel.
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Hi,

I play in two bands myself.. so understand that situation.
Here's a thought regarding the exam. can you not livestream via webcam?
 
Jaylee said:
Hi,

I play in two bands myself.. so understand that situation.
Here's a thought regarding the exam. can you not livestream via webcam?
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Sadly, no - it's a practical ensemble exam
 
zand said:
Thanks.

****** doing the right thing. I so wish I had been selfish and not bothered. Hubby sleeping in spare room now and using different bathroom and working from home.
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Is the gen advice to give this thing 7 days?
If you suspect the point of contact, the best option is to ride it out.
 
Jaylee said:
Is the gen advice to give this thing 7 days?
If you suspect the point of contact, the best option is to ride it out.
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Yes. I will be happy if I am still well in 7 days. Not prepared to put anyone else at risk. I have told my aunt's neighbours...by text...unfortunately they visited my aunt on Saturday...and they are in their 70s so they are self isolating now too.
 
Did I miss it but didn't hear Diabetes mentioned in the most vulnerable groups.
 
I've been in touch with my doctor last week and he said we are vulnerable. I am signed off to work from home until the end of the month. After the update today I will assume I have to stay in for 12 weeks. Better safe than sorry. Plus my Hba1c is rubbish at 74, so I am probably higher risk.
 
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