Covid in Glasgow - what's the situation?

Can I just say that there are no shielding ‘rules’ but only guidelines. As such, it is entirely up to the individual as to how they interpret them. Some people have chosen to virtually self isolate while others have been a little less rigid in their interpretation. It is a question of personal choice, whether anyone else agrees with the decision is irrelevant. It is 14 months since shielding was introduced in Scotland (26/3/20) and guidelines have altered for those shielding as well as the general population over this period.

On a personal note I have always had an issue with the word ‘shielding’. In my mind it projects a picture of weak, helpless individuals who need to be looked after as if they were powerless and actually a bit if a nuisance. I far prefer the word ‘safeguarding’ - much stronger word which conveys an image of something special, valued and worth looking out for. In fact, I find it difficult to use the word ‘shielding’, I’m pulling faces even as I type!

And just before anyone gets on their high horse and tells me that I don’t know anything about shielding, how it feels, long term effects on mental health etc, I am on the list myself.

Annoying, Marydoll. I must admit, I do like digital thermometers. V good invention.

Sue, don't worry! No mercury was harmed in the process! ?

Fully sealed digital probe and fished out immediately! It was when I tried to clean it, it fell in the sink of water!!
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Emily49

Interesting, really, isn’t it, how some folks “read” the rules as they apply to them. My MIL was told to shield, and initially - for several months - did not go out at all. But some people seem to have managed a bit of shopping here and there (ie on an almost weekly basis) whilst ‘shielding’. Pot, kettle, black.

As we used to say “Speak for yourself”
What you are describing may well be the case for your MIL but is NOT applicable to anybody here - and if anybody is insinuating otherwise they can awa’ an’ bile their heids

Noooooo! ?. Mercury-laced tablet. No thanks. ?

I know, Sue|! I meant to make it a few days ago, to give it time to settle, but I have been so busy breaking the Shielding guidelines, thatt I forgot to make it. To add to that, I dropped the sugar thermometer in the pot and it is kaput! ?

It’s a warm day for making tablet, Marydoll! Delicious, though. ❤️

Wow! A compliment, it has made my day! Especially as the tablet I have just made for my neighbour's 65th birthday has failed to set. Pride comes before a fall, that will teach me to be so cocky. Browsing GN and cooking simultaneously, is not a good plan! !

I must admit that I was waiting impatiently for you to post.

I knew it would be good.

Alegrias1

Telt!

Go Marydoll

Thank you, Alegrias1

As you can see, I'm on a pretty short fuse today! I blame the medication! ? Life is sh** enough without unjustified remarks directed at posters!

Telt!

Go Marydoll

What an unpleasant and unnecessary remark, Emily. You obviously are not up to date with the current situation. Shielding officially stopped weeks ago in Scotland, confirmed by a letter to each shielder from the Chief Medical Officer, offering advice on how to keep safe!

Advice is now to go out, but ensure you are double vaccinated and masked. Other advice includes frequent testing, shopping when it's quiet, using handheld scanners in Supermarkets, instead of manned checkouts and continue to socially distance, etc etc. No-one apart from my daughter, my unpaid carer, has been in my home for seventeen months. Even the district nurse was not allowed to visit, deemed too unsafe. Consequently, I have had to inject myself. Sadly, my DGD lives 5 minutes away and I still can't hug her.

The Gvernment underestimated the effects on mental health and physical health and cancelled treatment due to shielding.
You have no knowledge of people's circumstances. I suggest you walk in my shoes for just a day!

I am also a member of the Scottish Government Shielding Research panel, so I'm very much aware of my responsibilities to myself and others.

What an uncaring forum GN has become recently.

Interesting, really, isn’t it, how some folks “read” the rules as they apply to them. My MIL was told to shield, and initially - for several months - did not go out at all. But some people seem to have managed a bit of shopping here and there (ie on an almost weekly basis) whilst ‘shielding’. Pot, kettle, black.

Right Marydoll - I don't know Rufus as well as you do .

I suspect Rufus is playing a game. He knows full well, as he has been advised before that it's not used. It's just as annoying as calling us scotch, instead of Scots or Scottish.
Thet are just minor irritations which keeps him occupied and out of mischief!

How interesting annodomini maybe we live near each other !
"Glesca" as in "Ah'm goin' tae Glesca for a wee look roon the shoaps"

I concur, Grandmajean and Marydoll. I've never heard a Glaswegian calling it Glasgie. Mind you, I'm from Ayrshire originally and I can't remember what we called it, if anything! Grandmajean, I'm also exiled in Cheshire!

HiRufus - as a Scot living happily in Cheshire I secondMarydoll's correction of Glasgie. Never heard that spoken by any Glaswegian. Definitely Glesca !

FarNorth people, being people, will break rules. This isn't North Korea with scary enforcement. You only have to look at those pictures of crowded beaches to know that not everyone will conform as they are told to.
Probably best to stay at home if you don't want to risk it.

We’ve moved to Level One here. The main benefit for me is that my book group will be able to meet outdoors! We’ve been to cafes etc since the last easing and restarted looking after our grandchild. Out and about feels pretty safe, everyone seems considerate of everyone else.

I'm going to a café on Thursday, first time. But it has outdoor seating so we'll probably go for that. I'm not sure I would be happy in a cinema just yet. I think a lot of us will be making our own decisions within the guidelines of what is "allowed"

Happy for your DD Marydoll!

BTW,the Indian variant has been renamed, Delta by WHO

So obviously the 5th variant will be named Epsilon!
How clever!

Btw; Are there any Scots living outside Glasgie, or are they not worried by "Levels"
Just asking!
OoRoo
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The changes in Levels means my DD can now go on her honeymoon at the end of the week, only a year late!!! They have been rigorously testing twice a week, despite working from home and plan to do so, to keep themselves and others safe, while they are away.
On a shallower note, I will be able to visit Sainsbury's, just over the county line (albeit, early on a Sunday morning) !!! ? That's about the limit of my expeditions for the time being!
I've just had a conversation with my GP, who advised, that despite having both vaccinations, I should behave as if we are still at the height of the Pandemic. I have no problem with that, as you cannot rely on some people to follow the guidelines. ?

I'm an individual who is choosing to take personal responsibility for not going to cafés, cinemas etc for the time being.
A friend recently told me that trains are very safe because you have to book and passengers are seated well apart.
The previous post mentioning "standing room only" contradicts that, however, so how can I venture out with the intention of staying safe if it is likely that supposed safeguards, on trains or anywhere else, won't be there?

Marydoll

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I'm pleased as well for the areas moving to level 0. Level 1 for us, a nice surprise. Fingers crossed now.