Cinema visit - yes or no?(another Covid-19 related thread-sorry)

Perhaps look at some online reviews and see if you think it's worth the bother anyway. They've not been all that impressive. But much more importantly, please don't let your husband risk his health going into peopled areas at the moment, it's just not worth it (been in this situation myself). Have you got Netflix or Amazon Prime? Plenty to watch on there. Perhaps order some DVDs. Lots of Austen out there if that's your special interest. Why not create a 'cinema at home experience' for the two of you!

Last month I bought tickets to see a show on Thursday night for a friends birthday. We are going to a Thai restaurant first and have made the decision to just go ahead with our plans.

I think it's so difficult at the moment. Online news are full of panic inducing headlines for articles that contain very little new information. I do however feel that there is a contradiction between it's a virus most people will shake off and the intense disinfection seen in areas it's been found!
I'm 58 and a type 2 diabetic. I still work and dont drive so use public transport.
I feel all I can do is be aware. Wash hands . Dont touch face. Use pen to press buttons on lifts/ATMs. I work with older people in a nursing home who are probably more at risk from me!
There are no confirmed cases in Dorset but I think for a while I will avoid crowds/cinemas/restaurants etc though.

Go, the risk in the UK is very low at the moment. This virus could be around for a while, and current virologists modelling suggests it will peak in three to four months, but no- one knows what that peak may be. At the moment it is contained. Are you going to self- isolate for that long? It’s important to remember that 99% of people who catch it will recover.

Cancer patients especially those having chemotherapy have to be vigilant in avoiding any virus or such as their immune system is compromised.
It's a matter of common sense, and also a personal choice. I personally would err on caution based on what you have said

39 cases in uk so surely risk low at the mo...

For god's sake, exactly how old do.you want to live to?

Go to the bloody cinema and stop being so bloody daft. If you're THAT concerned wear a face mask (not that it actually helps that much).

Even during the war we went to the cinema, but now you're worried about being old n dying! ?

Stop the stupidness and go out and have fun.

What will be, will be, whether you prepare for it or not.

I think your husband is being ridiculous. We have no way of knowing who is carrying the virus, and since it is now being transmitted to people who have not been to the worst affected areas, we could all meet someone harbouring it. I would not take my elderly mother out.

We went last night and the cinema was empty. I just gave my hands a good wash on the way out.

Yep! understand how you feel OP, really wanted to see "Parasite" but for the time being feel uneasy about going. The ante is being cranked up daily, I may just wait for the DVD to appear and that goes for anything else worth watching. Glad we managed to see 1917 at the cinema a couple of weeks ago, it was a film that needed a big screen to do it justice.

Please remember hand sanitizer has to be alcohol based to be affective.

I went to see Emma with a friend yesterday afternoon but we did wonder before we got there whether we were doing the right thing. I am high risk with asthma and other illnesses, and I took a face mask in my bag which I planned to put on if it was busy there.

However..... there were only 8 people in the whole cinema, all sitting far apart. I followed the handwashing protocol and also used hand gel but didn't feel I needed to put on my mask.

But I shall not go again in the foreseeable future. When I got home I realised I had been a bit stressed about going.

Anyway, the film was good and quite funny - a different take on past versions of Emma. Bill Nighy was brilliant, as usual.

Even in ordinary times I avoid it (I'm poor immune system). Some people go who are really full of colds and snuffle, touch things etc, some of them are generally dirty people, and do cinemas really get thoroughly cleaned?... And cinemas are both cold and badly ventilated. Then add in that it is clear people are infectious before they are ill, it is clearly a very contagious virus, with a much higher death rate than 'flu - do you need to see this film SO much?

I'm also high risk having a compromised immune system, plus lung disease but I really want to see Emma so am wondering whether to risk going to a midweek morning showing and sit away from anybody else and keep my gloves on! ?

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I can see your husbands point of view. He has cancer and he sees that his time may be limited and wants to make the most of life.

However, I wouldn't. I have to be in close proximity to teenagers daily and work and MAY have to fly in a couple of weeks but I definitely wouldn't join in any group activities.

I'd take precautions where I can.

With your husband having cancer, I would cancel the outing. OK, the risk is extremely low but why put yourself (and him especially) at any risk at all if it's not necessary? Films are out on dvd very quickly these days, not much of a wait if you want to see something. My DH and I are in our 60s and we have decided to avoid crowded places as much as we can at the moment. You know, better safe than sorry.

I think your husband lacks the understanding that if he gets it be will probably would not recover . He has cancer so his immune system would be low . I don't think you are over reacting , if everybody had your mind set it would help stop the spread of the virus . As for government they don't know really what they are doing . There main concern is our it is going to effect our economy .

Like you Witzend we’re due to go and see Dark Water tomorrow afternoon and will be taking usual precautions of hand washing beforehand, gel while there and more hand washing when we get home.

We’ve been doing all this religiously for the last 6 months prior to DH hip op so it’s routine now!

I flew yesterday and I took some wipes with me to clean down the arms, headrest and table. Washed hands when I went to the toilet then used a tissue to open the door. Actually the door opening is used on cruises :-)

Wash hands or take wipes or hand gel use regularily. Go and enjoy.....

I share your concern, MotherHubbard, as a regular cinema goer. I think it's probably reasonably safe to go on Wednesday as you planned, but if things get worse then cinemas are best avoided.

I am going to carry on as normal. I am in a high risk category. Until we get proper guidance, the handwashing will have to do. On another point, the media and newspapers have got everything at hysteria level and that's not helping. We all have to decide for ourselves what to do. If governments had acted earlier, we wouldn't be in this situation now.

We always go to the morning sessions as there are very few people in the cinema anyway so its nice and quiet and you dont have to sit near anyone.

My life is very restricted while I am waiting for an operation so I am hardly out but I like to think I would carry on as usual if I was able.
I think as long as we carry on with good hygiene we should be ok.
There is certainly some scaremongering going on.
It could ruin businesses if it gets out of hand.

It would be a shame to miss out on your cinema outing when the risk of getting Coronavirus is soooo low in UK. I personally would go and enjoy yourself with your husband and friend. The situation may change and we wont be able to go out to cinemas ......but not at the moment.