Corona Virus: How Are We Doing?

[Yellow Fang]

Seems to be going up and down the rail network. I was talking to the sim manager from Plymouth today. She said one of the instructors, who I know, had been on a ventilator. He is under 50, a bit overweight but not obese. I told another employee I sometimes share an office with that I'd had Covid. She said her sister and mother had had it. She said her mother tested positive for it ten days before she got ill. NHS track and trace only ask you for contacts two days before you show symptoms.

 

[Andy in Germany]

My parents have been in quarantine since the beginning of the first wave and have their first vaccination tomorrow.

Currently not sure when I'll get mine despite being in an "at risk" group and in a job where I have a higher exposure risk. Stereotypical German organisational genius seems to have gone on holiday when we need it most.

 

[Deleted User]

The Boy has it, as does his Girlfriend and her Gran. (she lives there)

They're both Prison Officers so isolating at hers (the Grans) pretty mild symptoms but the Gran is a bit roapy.

 

[Milzy]

Club mates dad just died from it. The only ones who I know from real life to succumb to the disease were old & frail. Known many to shrug it off in a week with no post virus fatigue syndrome. I actually believe I’m immune.

 

[Deleted User]

Club mates dad just died from it. The only ones who I know from real life to succumb to the disease were old & frail. Known many to shrug it off in a week with no post virus fatigue syndrome. I actually believe I’m immune.

Same here, probably know half a dozen personally that had it and all seem ok.

Hopefully the vaccine will help.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Wife gets her vaccination tomorrow so today a whole new outfit arrived, worth dressing up for. (in 11 months she's only left the house for Dr & Hospital appointments)

 

[lane]

Same here, probably know half a dozen personally that had it and all seem ok.

Hopefully the vaccine will help.

Just heard about an 11 year old with special needs - daughter of someone we know - in intensive care.

 

[lane]

Spoke to a friend yesterday. His mum died of Covid between Christmas and New Year. Hospital acquired infection. She was 88 and in all probability was not expected to live many months due to other conditions.

 

[MrGrumpy]

Youngest Son had a mini break down through the week. Its all becoming a bit too much. Thinks my wife and I might croak it due to the virus... School work has drifted really as well and not helpful when we both work and not from home as not possible. He`s perked up a bit guidance teacher reassured him etc and he will be checked on weekly for a walk etc. Normally quite a busy lad and care free but even 14yr olds get to breaking point. Ever hopeful he can get back to school after easter as not in touch at all with any of his peers.

 

[lane]

Youngest Son had a mini break down through the week. Its all becoming a bit too much. Thinks my wife and I might croak it due to the virus... School work has drifted really as well and not helpful when we both work and not from home as not possible. He`s perked up a bit guidance teacher reassured him etc and he will be checked on weekly for a walk etc. Normally quite a busy lad and care free but even 14yr olds get to breaking point. Ever hopeful he can get back to school after easter as not in touch at all with any of his peers.

Mine have not had a mini break down but I do worry about the impact on their mental health and development. Missed two thirds or a year's schooling now.

 

[vickster]

Youngest Son had a mini break down through the week. Its all becoming a bit too much. Thinks my wife and I might croak it due to the virus... School work has drifted really as well and not helpful when we both work and not from home as not possible. He`s perked up a bit guidance teacher reassured him etc and he will be checked on weekly for a walk etc. Normally quite a busy lad and care free but even 14yr olds get to breaking point. Ever hopeful he can get back to school after easter as not in touch at all with any of his peers.

Can he not go to school if you are both unable to work from home? Maybe worth talking to the school?

 

[steve292]

Mine have not had a mini break down but I do worry about the impact on their mental health and development. Missed two thirds or a year's schooling now.

I am the same. I worry about the lack of social interaction for my 2 more than the academic side of things to be honest.

 

[AuroraSaab]

The toll it is taking on youngsters and young people is heartbreaking. I know we are in a better situation than most but it's really been terrible for some kids. I just tell mine that all their friends are in the same boat, we'll get through it, and the best days are yet to come.

 

[johnblack]

The toll it is taking on youngsters and young people is heartbreaking. I know we are in a better situation than most but it's really been terrible for some kids. I just tell mine that all their friends are in the same boat, we'll get through it, and the best days are yet to come.

They've got a lot of pent up energy to use, this summer could be a great time for the kids if the regulations allow. I think that there could be a large amount of rebellion if they see that they're still not allowed to do things even if all the older generations have been vaccinated.

 

[lane]

They've got a lot of pent up energy to use, this summer could be a great time for the kids if the regulations allow. I think that there could be a large amount of rebellion if they see that they're still not allowed to do things even if all the older generations have been vaccinated.

Yes I just posted similar on the "back to normal thread". I find some of the messages coming out about restrictions until the autumn quire alarming and I think if so will stretch willingness to comply from many to breaking point - and in saying that I am not judging if the restrictions are needed or not because there may be good reasons.