Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

[road2ruin]

As cases increase and local restrictions are becoming more and more frequent/prevalent, it does seem like we're heading back to lockdown. Indeed, without making a political point, we're now back at level 4 in the government's covid levels (R number over 1) which suggest we should be back in lockdown already.... Not sure what else could change now to arrest and reverse the trend.

So frustrating that we can't seem to balance easing restrictions while keeping infections under control.

It’ll be more frequent local lockdowns I’d imagine however there won’t be another national one, it’d be the end for the economy and I can’t see the public going through another. Essentially we have to learn to live with it, it’s up to the individual to make the decision based on their own personal circumstances.

 

[BubbaP]

As cases increase and local restrictions are becoming more and more frequent/prevalent, it does seem like we're heading back to lockdown. Indeed, without making a political point, we're now back at level 4 in the government's covid levels (R number over 1) which suggest we should be back in lockdown already.... Not sure what else could change now to arrest and reverse the trend.

So frustrating that we can't seem to balance easing restrictions while keeping infections under control.

Agree.
Possibly also frustrating that we're not able to learn from our near neighbours, but also to acknowledge we aren't alone with this challenge.

 

[Mudball]

It’ll be more frequent local lockdowns I’d imagine however there won’t be another national one, it’d be the end for the economy and I can’t see the public going through another. Essentially we have to learn to live with it, it’s up to the individual to make the decision based on their own personal circumstances.

Agree... a national lockdown will be political suicide which BoJo won’t allow. However with a local lockdown almost everywhere, we will be pretty much in national lockdown.

 

[Hacker Khan]

Agree... a national lockdown will be political suicide which BoJo won’t allow. However with a local lockdown almost everywhere, we will be pretty much in national lockdown.

I'm not sure there is a solution where people go back to work and return to city centres, schools, restaurants pubs are open and people are encouraged to visit them, the elderly and vulnerable are well protected and the infection rate does not rise. And the priority will swing between the economy and essentially deaths, depending on where we are.

To me the track and trace seems to be the best way to mitigate and control is as much as you can until we find the vaccine (betting without the anti-vaxers and other assorted conspiracy nut jobs as that's another level of complexity we don't need) , which I suppose has always been the case.

 

[clubchamp98]

I had a very minor brush with it back in March and still suffer with some symptoms which I attribute to coronavirus, as routine bloods appear perfectly normal.

The three big issues for me are still mild headaches along with a vague feeling of disorientation (both of which were very prevalent in March), and extreme tiredness. I can imagine those who suffered more pronounced virus symptoms may well have proportionately more pronounced lingering issues now.

Returning to those figures, hospitalisations have crept up by about 150 in the last week or so, although ICU numbers appear to be constant. Given the apparent increase in positive tests, neither of those would appear cause for concern. Yet.

Sounds very like what I was / am feeling .
Did you get a test.?

 

[Deleted member 21784]

As cases increase and local restrictions are becoming more and more frequent/prevalent, it does seem like we're heading back to lockdown. Indeed, without making a political point, we're now back at level 4 in the government's covid levels (R number over 1) which suggest we should be back in lockdown already.... Not sure what else could change now to arrest and reverse the trend.

So frustrating that we can't seem to balance easing restrictions while keeping infections under control.

Without going policitcal , they will bring in measures like the rule of 6 and then local lock downs in areas where out breaks are

The country won't do another national lock down, it A won't be as well respected B will ruin the economy further

Local lockdowns seem the way forward

 

[Billysboots]

Sounds very like what I was / am feeling .
Did you get a test.?

I picked it up some weeks later via an antibody test, both the kit and blood test coming back positive for antibodies.

At the time I just felt out of sorts. Off my food, disorientation, fluctuating temperature (although never desperately high - it peaked around 38.5 degrees), and just not quite right. Couldn’t really pinpoint what was wrong, but when I got the chance to take part in an antibody test via work I was at the front of the queue. I just had a sneaky feeling I’d had the virus.

I stress that my assumption is that the symptoms I had were the virus. If not, I’ve been totally asymptomatic because I’ve not been ill otherwise for months.

 

[Blue in Munich]

Is there a general exemption from wearing masks in petrol station shops that I've missed?

 

[Captainron]

I’m getting bored of corona virus now.

 

[Mudball]

Unfortunately now I know two kids who have developed fever et al .. one week into school now. The kids will be fine (I hope) but they will carry it home. I am a big supporter of kids in school but maybe it is too early

 

[clubchamp98]

I picked it up some weeks later via an antibody test, both the kit and blood test coming back positive for antibodies.

At the time I just felt out of sorts. Off my food, disorientation, fluctuating temperature (although never desperately high - it peaked around 38.5 degrees), and just not quite right. Couldn’t really pinpoint what was wrong, but when I got the chance to take part in an antibody test via work I was at the front of the queue. I just had a sneaky feeling I’d had the virus.

I stress that my assumption is that the symptoms I had were the virus. If not, I’ve been totally asymptomatic because I’ve not been ill otherwise for months.

Yes you know you are I’ll when off your food.
Sounds just like my symptoms but without the temperature, just can’t put your finger on it.
Mine was well before the main outbreak as well , early .April
Ok now though , touch wood.

 

[road2ruin]

Unfortunately now I know two kids who have developed fever et al .. one week into school now. The kids will be fine (I hope) but they will carry it home. I am a big supporter of kids in school but maybe it is too early

If you had school age kids you’d know it wasn’t too early. I’m not saying that from an economic point of view but from a mental health side of things. Our daughter was 5 when the lockdown started and her behaviour and general demeanour changed markedly towards the end of May having been at home for 6 weeks. We were lucky that she went back in mid June as she was like a different person being able to spend time in school and with friends again. Plus from an educational standpoint there’d be some children that would never recover from another period of home schooling.

 

[Kellfire]

Check out Peter Ebdon’s twitter account. He’s a conspiracy theory nutjob!

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

On the governments website I tried and failed to find what the current rule is in respect of a birthday party gathering in a private garden. I could easy find what it will be from tomorrow - but couldn’t find what it is today. And then for however many individuals from however many households In the garden - what the current limits are for all or some having to go indoors if the weather turns. Could have posted this as a random irritation. Don’t need a link just the numbers for today. But a link would be handy.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I’m getting bored of corona virus now.

Unfortunate the coronavirus doesn’t seem to be getting bored of infecting us...and it doesn’t get tired and doesn’t sleep, but know how you feel.

However as me and my Mrs have all along just kept our expectations Low about what we can and might be able to do the prospect looking ahead is no different for us from what it has been - and I think that that makes things a lot easier ?

 

[SocketRocket]

Unfortunate the coronavirus doesn’t seem to be getting bored of infecting us...and it doesn’t get tired and doesn’t sleep, but know how you feel.

However as me and my Mrs have all along just kept our expectations Low about what we can and might be able to do the prospect looking ahead is no different for us from what it has been - and I think that that makes things a lot easier ?

As my old Grandad used to say "Dont expect too much and you wont get dissapointed".

 

[GB72]

One thing on social media is driving me nuts. Sports clubs, gyms etc are putting all the rules in place and doing their best but then there just seems to be tons of group photos with no distancing. You know the thing 'my gym class smashed it' '4 ball after a great round' 'great for the team to be on the pitch again' all non distanced group photos

 

[Billysboots]

Yes you know you are I’ll when off your food.
Sounds just like my symptoms but without the temperature, just can’t put your finger on it.
Mine was well before the main outbreak as well , early .April
Ok now though , touch wood.

When I binned half a takeaway curry I started to worry!

The more people I speak to, the more I am hearing that people have had the virus. The vast majority had very mild or no symptoms, but most still suffer some lingering after effects months later.

 

[Hacker Khan]

Unfortunately now I know two kids who have developed fever et al .. one week into school now. The kids will be fine (I hope) but they will carry it home. I am a big supporter of kids in school but maybe it is too early

But when will be the right time? Unless we are going to have a bit of a lost generation, they need to start learning. Get the track and trace running really well and kids can be back in school with minimal risk.

 

[Old Skier]

On the governments website I tried and failed to find what the current rule is in respect of a birthday party gathering in a private garden. I could easy find what it will be from tomorrow - but couldn’t find what it is today. And then for however many individuals from however many households In the garden - what the current limits are for all or some having to go indoors if the weather turns. Could have posted this as a random irritation. Don’t need a link just the numbers for today. But a link would be handy.

Could be because they amended the site assuming those that are organizing a party wouldn't wait until late evening to check for details.

But I believe if you really want to look the answer is out there 30