Food deliveries by unmasked drivers

Germanshepherdsmum

I understand. But we have more information about how covid is transmitted now, however I think a lot of people haven’t moved on from what they did early in the pandemic.

I agree. But I remember in the midst of it posting in Mumsnet apropos of something else that I was quarantining groceries. Got some sneery replies so explained the circumstances. The sneery replies kept on coming. Some people totally lack empathy, imagination and intelligence.

I agree GSM, l do think there has to be a balance. We don't wipe down our shopping and have always accepted our shopping. We like yourself just take extra care.
It's just very difficult when you have added health problems that others may not see or appreciate.

We pre pay for any goods and they just leave them on the doorstep. We don’t even have to sign for things since Covid. Half the time we don’t see the deliverer at all so I have no idea if they are wearing masks.

That the virus hasn’t gone away and the concern of measures … being lifted too quickly appear to have been acknowledged by S****s. At least if the OP can no longer get deliveries, she can be reassured by in-store policy.

Sorry, Mayalnot MOnica.

Don’t get me wrong MOnica. Because I have asthma I’m extremely careful, will continue to wear a mask and have no intention of going to a pub or restaurant or other crowded indoor space in the foreseeable future. I feel that measures are being lifted too quickly for the wrong reasons. My comments are purely about people who have not moved on at all from the early days when we knew little about covid. There’s a balance between staying locked in your house, unwilling to accept a grocery delivery from an unmasked driver and wiping everything down, and completely throwing caution to the wind along with the masks.

Relevant to you OP. The supermarket has stated safety remains its highest priority.

I cannot believe how insensitive how some posters have been. Marydoll's post said it all, those who are CEV, which include my husband cannot take any chances.
Try walking in their shoes and you would know what it feels like.
My tesco order came today, the delivery driver was lovely as usual, he was masked, some are some not. He maintained the 2 metre distance as l unpacked the trays. They don't need to be masked though as they are outside.

I understand. But we have more information about how covid is transmitted now, however I think a lot of people haven’t moved on from what they did early in the pandemic.

Germanshepherdsmum

I wonder how many people are now confined to their homes, afraid to venture anywhere, wiping down their groceries and, in the case of one chap who no longer posts, changing their clothes after handling them and quarantining them until they are considered 'safe'?

I used to quarantine and wipe down groceries. It's easy to laugh, but it was thought you could get Covid by handling surfaces that had been also touched by someone infectious.
I was caring for my elderly mother with Cancer, and terrified she would die alone, frightened and struggling for breath. Or worse be passed over for a younger healthier person if ventilators became scarce and left to die.
If wiping a few groceries had the tiniest chance of reducing that possibility then damn right I was going to do it.

I wonder how many people are now confined to their homes, afraid to venture anywhere, wiping down their groceries and, in the case of one chap who no longer posts, changing their clothes after handling them and quarantining them until they are considered 'safe'?

growstuff

To be honest, I can't see that the changes will make any difference to me at all. Apart from obeying lockdown to the letter, I've been leading a fairly normal life for the last few months. However, I've worn a mask indoors and will continue to do so. When I've met up in anybody's house or people have come to me, we've all tested ourselves - and I'll carry on doing that too. I don't work outside the home, so there's no change there. I've had supermarket deliveries for years and I haven't noticed whether the drivers wear masks. They put the trays on my doorstep and stand back while I transfer stuff to carrier bags. If anybody gets too close to me for more than a few minutes in an indoor or outdoor setting, I'll move away, which is what I've been doing up to now. I don't think being "nervous" comes into it - being sensible does.

Some will be nervous though even if it’s illogical as the OP has proved

To be honest, I can't see that the changes will make any difference to me at all. Apart from obeying lockdown to the letter, I've been leading a fairly normal life for the last few months. However, I've worn a mask indoors and will continue to do so. When I've met up in anybody's house or people have come to me, we've all tested ourselves - and I'll carry on doing that too. I don't work outside the home, so there's no change there. I've had supermarket deliveries for years and I haven't noticed whether the drivers wear masks. They put the trays on my doorstep and stand back while I transfer stuff to carrier bags. If anybody gets too close to me for more than a few minutes in an indoor or outdoor setting, I'll move away, which is what I've been doing up to now. I don't think being "nervous" comes into it - being sensible does.

I think the harder and more worrying your Covid experience has been, the more difficult it will be to adjust to a new life without restrictions.

People need to be sensitive to that. Some people will still be nervous of going into crowded settings, having people standing too close to them in the supermarket etc.
Sighing, and eye rolling and being rude to them is not fair. We're all in a period of readjustment and people need to be patient with each other.

Very true, particularly as it seems all restrictions are being phased out (for now, at least)

Sadly there is a good chance that none of these comments will change the OPs mind and she did say she was vulnerable possibly not CEV
It is I think then perceived risk in any one persons mind even if the risks are negligible or zero
For the OP to catch Covid the driver would actually have to have it and be in the early days to shed enough virus Most people do not have Covid
It was in the open air normally you are not close enough to a delivery driver for enough time for transmission
This pandemic has effected people in so many ways and some have genuine fears that are unfounded and will find it so hard to live as they did before
Many of us have no problem slipping back into ordinary life with little hesitation but some will find it so hard
The vaccine has been a game changer but some still worry they will be seriously ill if they contract Covid. Some may but in general this is becoming less likely in people who have normal health or even CV The new antiviral drugs will also have great benefits to those that are CEV

He doesn't have to wear one, surely?
If he is just coming to the door.

Did he say why he wouldn’t wear a mask ?

For all of us deliveries have been and still are a godsend, I’m not CEV, but have been having deliveries since 2018, I don’t like shopping.
For those who are CEV and very sensibly staying away from all shops, as I would in their dreadful situation, there are, as others have said, ways to make deliveries safer.

LilacChaser

Wow, I am so heartened by the majority of the posts on here, after having an 11 page argument about the uselessness of masks on another thread only last week.

At last people seem ready to embrace the 'newer' normal.

Why are you heartened? It seems you're not the only one who is misguided. I guess that makes you feel more comfortable.

songstress60

If you are vaccinated why are you troubled by someone not wearing a mask. I am so glad that after Thursday they are no longer mandatory, so I will sling mine!! Let's get back to normal, and stop living in fear. You don't wear a mask with flu so why is everyone so scared of the virus when they are treble jabbed. Not normal to be cowering in fear like this, and it will affect people's mental health. Bring on Thursday so I can sling my mask, and no more temperature checks if I am on a coach trip. Bring on normality

I don't live in fear, but I'm not stupid. I will continue to wear a mask in indoor spaces, but not outdoors.

Beswitched @ 20.21 ???

Thisismyname1953

As from Thursday we can all give up wearing masks . On the whole the virus is now a lot weaker than it was 2 years ago . Within a couple of months there will be no need for covid testing never mind mask wearing .
I wouldn’t let it bother me at all and I’m one of the vunerable encouraged to shield at the beginning of all this . I was also hospitalised with covid before before vaccinations were available . I’m now triple jabbed and won’t be letting covid rule my life any longer.

Have you remembered to inform your compliant local Covid bugs?

Jaibee12

I think it’s time now to stop being hysterical about everything. Just look after yourself and get back to living.

Looking after yourself isn't being hysterical.

MerylStreep

Naughtynanny
Do you want to return to some sort of normality
I don’t believe some do. I have 2 elderly neighbours who found the lockdown and daily briefings quiet exciting.
We had get get togethers in our small close ( outside) all through the summers. The pandemic was their only topic of conversation. They would get very animated, almost excited when there was a ‘big’ announcement. Very sad.

Has somebody found the "off button" for Covid? I've obviously missed something.