Covid

Coco51

It’s stll out there although people in general seem to think the’re safe now. The nurses and doctors are still wearung masks and ask patients to do so. When DD took DGS for a hospital check up she had to test him first.

We don’t have to wear them anymore at our Health Centre and a few weeks ago we were at a Private hospital and nobody wore them there.

Does anyone know if you can get covid twice in the space of two to three weeks? My mil caught covid in hospital several days ago, has since tested negative but tested positive again this morning.

MerylStreep

MayBee70

In the far East people have always worn masks if they have a cold or other sort of virus out of common courtesy to others. Something we could learn from here. I did actually think that it would become part of our culture too, but sadly overestimated peoples compassion towards others .

If they are so courteous perhaps they could stop spitting and allowing children to defecate in front of you.
A vision seared into my brain at the Terracotta Army complex.
Those pictures you see of the polluted sky in Beijing don’t convey the smell.

Oh yes, I remember DD telling me about when they took a little DGS to Disney at Lantau Island, people were using the bushes as toilets.

I did actually think that it would become part of our culture too, but sadly overestimated peoples compassion towards others

They didn't wear masks in the Far East out of compassion for others, more to protect themselves from yellow smog, exhaust fumes etc as well as viruses.

Cases are the highest so far this. Over 75s and the vulnerable are to be offered a spring booster. There's a number of cases in my area that I know of and people are quite unwell, reporting the most horrendous sore throat etc. It's not done yet.

Cases are not the "highest so far. "

Why do you say that?

I tested positive lst February 22 for covid, 3 days of absolute misery then 8 days still positive but like a cold. I caught it again 4 weeks ago, again 3 days of misery then 5 days of cold symptoms. I have to test if I get any symptoms for my job, we used to test daily but it was stopped, deemed unnecessary by the LHA. I have had 4 vaccinations since it all started.
I do believe it is something we have to live with as we do with flu. Flu can be just as deadly as Covid.
Taken from: www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jan/20/flu-and-pneumonia-deaths-a-quarter-higher-than-usual-in-england-and-wales

The number of critical care beds occupied by flu patients also fell slightly to an average of 221 beds in the week to 15 January. This was higher than the number required for Covid patients in the same week (191) as a combination of the prevalence of the Omicron variant of Covid and the success of the vaccine rollout has made contracting the virus generally less dangerous than it once was

Callistemon21

^I did actually think that it would become part of our culture too, but sadly overestimated peoples compassion towards others^

They didn't wear masks in the Far East out of compassion for others, more to protect themselves from yellow smog, exhaust fumes etc as well as viruses.

Well, they certainly wear masks in Japan out of courtesy to others and have done so since the 1918 flu pandemic. Unfortunately I can’t do a link to the article I read.

Cases are the highest so far this.

Why would you say this Daisymae? There are cases of Covid of course, and I believe the numbers are rising, but it’s nothing like it was before. There will always be cases of Covid now it would appear, like there are always cases of flu, but it’s nowhere near as high as prevalent as it has been before. There will also always us be deaths from Covid, particularly among the very old and among those who are compromised, plus from the unvaccinated, but there is no comparison to the situation in the past. Take the precautions that are necessary for your own health and safety and get on with your life is my personal mantra.

Callistemon21

^I did actually think that it would become part of our culture too, but sadly overestimated peoples compassion towards others^

They didn't wear masks in the Far East out of compassion for others, more to protect themselves from yellow smog, exhaust fumes etc as well as viruses.

My son. D-i-l and 2 small grandchildren live in Japan and even out in the fresh countryside peoples wear masks to help stop the spread - particularly in the cities of course, on ‘tubes’ and trains - it is ingrained in the culture to be considerate of others. He first went out there in the 1990s and everywhere people were in masks - the only people not wearing masks were mainly the ‘’Gaijin/Foreigners” ! Everyone still wearing masks when I went out in 2001 and from the pics I am sent of my son and family everyone is still wearing masks ! Latest pic on a group hike in the mountains -still wearing masks! Sensible . I hate wearing them as I have Asthma, but to protect others and myself I happily do it. I don’t understand selfish people who make a stand for ‘freedoms’ not to wear them - freedom to do what? - catch Covid or pass it on…???

MerylStreep

MayBee70

In the far East people have always worn masks if they have a cold or other sort of virus out of common courtesy to others. Something we could learn from here. I did actually think that it would become part of our culture too, but sadly overestimated peoples compassion towards others .

If they are so courteous perhaps they could stop spitting and allowing children to defecate in front of you.
A vision seared into my brain at the Terracotta Army complex.
Those pictures you see of the polluted sky in Beijing don’t convey the smell.

Depends which part of the Far East you refer - you’d not see that in Japan!!

volver3

Cases are not the "highest so far. "

Why do you say that?

Missed out the crucial bit - cases are the highest so far this year.

DD works with Japanese people, and I've met some of them; yes, their manners are impeccable.

suelld

Callistemon21

I did actually think that it would become part of our culture too, but sadly overestimated peoples compassion towards others

They didn't wear masks in the Far East out of compassion for others, more to protect themselves from yellow smog, exhaust fumes etc as well as viruses.

My son. D-i-l and 2 small grandchildren live in Japan and even out in the fresh countryside peoples wear masks to help stop the spread - particularly in the cities of course, on ‘tubes’ and trains - it is ingrained in the culture to be considerate of others. He first went out there in the 1990s and everywhere people were in masks - the only people not wearing masks were mainly the ‘’Gaijin/Foreigners” ! Everyone still wearing masks when I went out in 2001 and from the pics I am sent of my son and family everyone is still wearing masks ! Latest pic on a group hike in the mountains -still wearing masks! Sensible . I hate wearing them as I have Asthma, but to protect others and myself I happily do it. I don’t understand selfish people who make a stand for ‘freedoms’ not to wear them - freedom to do what? - catch Covid or pass it on…???

Never understand why people wear masks in the fresh air. We live by the coast where the air is fresh and pure. Last summer we sat by an icecream stall right on the front with the sea air all around us. A middleaged couple came along in homemade masks so big you could only see their eyes. They sat down, removed their masks, ate their icecreams, replaced their masks and sat there watching the sea. It was the most beautiful day and I am sure the sea air and sunshine would have done them more good than a bit if cloth over their face. Do they honestly think covid is in the sea air? Crazy!

Still feeling pretty rough from this covid.

We caught covid in February for the first time. Three very rough days then DH had it for 7 more days but I tested positive for 16 days in total. Affected my hearing and sense of smell. Our neighbours were very helpful and collected prescriptions from Boots for us. Had thought we would be immune for 3 months but sounds like that's not the case. Definitely don't want it again. Really hope you feel better soon Nanderin.

I along with other people I know, have not felt well for ages, five vacinations and two positive tests for Covud have left me with a permanent hoarse voice and aches and pains, I just feel unwell but seeing a doctor is impossible. Covid is here to stay and we can't keep having jabs for every strain as its milder now.

Allsorts

I along with other people I know, have not felt well for ages, five vacinations and two positive tests for Covud have left me with a permanent hoarse voice and aches and pains, I just feel unwell but seeing a doctor is impossible. Covid is here to stay and we can't keep having jabs for every strain as its milder now.

And it looks like 5 injections were of no use if you caught covid twice.

Most injections stop you getting an illness but not the covid jab.

Primrose53

Allsorts

I along with other people I know, have not felt well for ages, five vacinations and two positive tests for Covud have left me with a permanent hoarse voice and aches and pains, I just feel unwell but seeing a doctor is impossible. Covid is here to stay and we can't keep having jabs for every strain as its milder now.

And it looks like 5 injections were of no use if you caught covid twice.

Most injections stop you getting an illness but not the covid jab.

Covid injections do not, stop you getting Covid, they are meant lessen the effects and severity.

I caught Covid after five injections. Being immunocompromised, I would have probably died, if I hadn't been immunised and given anti virals in hospital.
I am thankful they did the job they were supposed to do.

I got a letter from the local practise yesterday , asking me to make an appointment for the spring booster , they are doing them on Tuesday and Wednesday
The thing is , I had to ring for advice last week and couldn’t even get in the queue ! It took 30 minutes of redialling to get to be 49th in the queue, I started ringing at 8.30 and it was an hour before I got to talk to the receptionist, then I had to stay in all day waiting for the Doctor to ring , it was after 4pm when I got my call
So I hope I don’t have to wait as long to get my appointment time for Tuesday

Thanks, Naderin for your good wishes. He is developing more of the symptoms as time goes on, now he can't taste anything he has gone deaf and I'm tempted to add daft. He is acting out of character shouting about nothing and speaking aggressively and he is usually full of fun.
I generally feel grotty but do not want to waste one of the few tests we have left so I will wait until later in the week. The DD say they are still coming to see us but neither of us has the energy to cope. I will put my foot down and cancel if we are the same later in the week.
I hope you are starting to feel better. For some reason, I never expected it we have kept ourselves almost isolated all this time.

I received a text today calling me for my seventh vaccination. I will certainly be taking them up on it!

Hi Yammy how are things with you I am still coughing and blocked nose on and off . Still feeling feeling tiredness.

Still showing positive this morning to strong lines. I tested last Tues when will they go . ☹️

Nanderin

Still showing positive this morning to strong lines. I tested last Tues when will they go . ☹️

First time I had Covid took around 10 days to get a negative. The second time about 5 days so a bit of a lottery