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As someone trying to cope with the situation in a position where my other half is in hospital...
In terms of business, the lockdown and business closure measures enforced on a number of my clients has been awful for my business, and would benefit from getting back to some kind of normality. Realistically that isn’t going to happen for a while.
In terms of my life, the relaxation of these measures and the blatant ignorance of the guidelines up til now could be very serious.
I’ve had the following updates from KJ this morning...
An update from Kelly, this from a couple of hours ago...
“I appeared to be getting better. I’ve woken up feeling a bit crap and it’s painful to breathe. Doc listened to my back and my chest and said I now have pleurisy as well as covid. He then squeezed my calves as he does every day and said the left one felt different. He asked me if the painful breathing came on sunddenly, I said I just woke up like this and now all I want to do is sleep and it hurts to lay on my back. Now I have to go for a ct scan on my lungs. I asked about the antibiotics and he explained they are not to try and cure covid as there currently is no cure, they are to try and prevent secondary infections. With my crp (infection markers) still rising he said he needs to review what medication Is going to be best. I’m not going to lie. I am scared, not for me, but for you, the boys and Yasmin xxx”
And this one a short while ago...
“I’ve got to have injections to treat possible blood clots on my lungs :( that’s what the ct scan is for :( xxx”
So I urge you, however crap the ‘be alert’ tag line is, that the meaning behind it is still very much valid. We’re not ‘over’ it yet... for many, the impact of this, and of people being selfish and lacking in any kind of ability to follow guidelines, it could be much worse and last a lot longer than the time we’re locked down, so don’t be fooled into thinking if you want to go against what they’ve said, it doesn’t matter, well it might! Please do what you can to protect yourselves and others.
Sorry to hear that Hoppy, must be a very tough time for you.
My personal issue with the 'Be Alert' thread is that it seems deliberately ambiguous, and that whilst it doesn't really change the guidelines when you look at the small print it just opens up more loopholes for those who want to find a way round them which is dangerous.
Found it hard reading the ‘Stay alert’ thread... on 15:30 - May 10 by itfcjoe
Sorry to hear that Hoppy, must be a very tough time for you.
My personal issue with the 'Be Alert' thread is that it seems deliberately ambiguous, and that whilst it doesn't really change the guidelines when you look at the small print it just opens up more loopholes for those who want to find a way round them which is dangerous.
All the best to KJ
I agree, it does sound ambiguous, and as you say, some will look to push the loopholes to the max.
It would be more helpful to be more blatant and spell it out what it means!
What was difficult was reading some of the responses... but I’ve just realised most of those were from the same muppet!
Thanks all, trying to remain strong, primarily for Yasmin’s sake, but struggling a bit today to be honest!
My heart goes out to Kelly and you. Bluebadgers posts has made me aware of the secondary infections that cause most of the distress and Kelly is getting those unfortunately. Some people just don't get IT because it's not happening to them. They don't seem to understand what the fuss is all about. Have we become so selfish as a society that having contributed to Captain Toms fund and clapped hands for one minute on a Thursday means we've done our bit so we should be released from lockdown. Brexit showed me that some in the UK are just plain dumb and those flaunting the Lockdown are showing the same sort of ignorance. We should all take a long hard look at ourselves as a nation because we seem to have taken a wrong turn somewhere when it comes down to basic decency and doing the right thing. Let's hope Kelly has a good nights sleep and feels better tomorrow.
Don't believe a word I say. I'm only kidding. Or am I?
I hope you get some positive news soon. I can't imagine what you're going through but stay positive, you will come through this and be stronger for it.
I find it staggering that the general public can get away with murder, while people point fingers at the government. I think there are huge question marks around how this has been dealt with, but I hear a lot of talk of a lack of clarity. There's a press conference EVERY DAY at 5pm where the same message has continually been delivered. Stay home, protect the NHS, save lives. The British public's inability and unwillingness to follow that because a huge amount of them are self centred c***s is a different question altogether. The message really couldn't have been much clearer. People need to channel their frustration in calling out family, friends, neighbours, strangers that aren't adhering to the direct guidance that's been laid out.
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Found it hard reading the ‘Stay alert’ thread... on 16:20 - May 10 with 1752 views
Found it hard reading the ‘Stay alert’ thread... on 16:05 - May 10 by Chutney
I hope you get some positive news soon. I can't imagine what you're going through but stay positive, you will come through this and be stronger for it.
I find it staggering that the general public can get away with murder, while people point fingers at the government. I think there are huge question marks around how this has been dealt with, but I hear a lot of talk of a lack of clarity. There's a press conference EVERY DAY at 5pm where the same message has continually been delivered. Stay home, protect the NHS, save lives. The British public's inability and unwillingness to follow that because a huge amount of them are self centred c***s is a different question altogether. The message really couldn't have been much clearer. People need to channel their frustration in calling out family, friends, neighbours, strangers that aren't adhering to the direct guidance that's been laid out.
The messages have been mixed from the start and continue to be.
Found it hard reading the ‘Stay alert’ thread... on 16:05 - May 10 by Chutney
I hope you get some positive news soon. I can't imagine what you're going through but stay positive, you will come through this and be stronger for it.
I find it staggering that the general public can get away with murder, while people point fingers at the government. I think there are huge question marks around how this has been dealt with, but I hear a lot of talk of a lack of clarity. There's a press conference EVERY DAY at 5pm where the same message has continually been delivered. Stay home, protect the NHS, save lives. The British public's inability and unwillingness to follow that because a huge amount of them are self centred c***s is a different question altogether. The message really couldn't have been much clearer. People need to channel their frustration in calling out family, friends, neighbours, strangers that aren't adhering to the direct guidance that's been laid out.
Found it hard reading the ‘Stay alert’ thread... on 16:51 - May 10 by Herbivore
Yep. And it's a shame to see the poster using this thread to defend the government.
Best wishes to Hoppy, KJ, and Yasmin. This must be a terrible time for you all and I really hope that she starts to improve soon.
I think most are using the thread to give their heartfelt thoughts to a fellow poster on what is a horrible situation, not to dish out down arrows.
I have nothing but contempt for this government generally. My point is people shouldn't need to be spoon fed and should take some responsibility. If 80% can manage it then the other 20% should be able to too. There's been a lack of clarity in a number of the specifics, but the general message is stay home. That's been ignored spectacularly by a lot of people this weekend and they should be held to account.
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Found it hard reading the ‘Stay alert’ thread... on 16:57 - May 10 with 1564 views
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