Do you know anyone still in Covid ‘lockdown’?

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Rattanlamp · 14/10/2025 19:20

I’ve heard people mention that others are still living like we are in lockdown, but I don’t know anybody doing this. I’m genuinely just curious to see if you do because I find it strangely fascinating!

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Kimura · 15/10/2025 01:30

My one living parent and both of my partner's parents were in full isolation through COVID due to ongoing or recent cancer treatment. They're all thankfully still with us, and far from making them more cautious it's has the opposite effect. One of them is sadly terminal now and has been living their life to the fullest out amongst people. The other two both travel more, attend more events etc.

We're happy for them. They had some important years stolen and they're making up for it.

Sickleg · 15/10/2025 04:12

FourIsNewSix · 14/10/2025 23:32

I know a few people in their thirties who are still severly limited by long covid.

I don't like how people underestimate it and I consider very rude spreading germs when there is a choice.

I am not permashielding, but I'm making some choices to limit risks. I expect people not to visit me when ill, I hate people coughing in the office (we can WFH, and they voluntarily do that on some days, so they really don't have to be there), and I'd really like to see people to just be polite and wear mask when obviously ill and need to use public transport or visit a shop.

I have to agree with you . It is a choice whether to spread germs or not.

Bumdrops · 15/10/2025 09:17

I don’t understand why people are saying they avoid crowded places ?
you can catch covid from one person in the post office ??
so are these crowd avoiders not going to theatre ? Restaurant? To a concert ?
Wouldn’t go into London ??
where do u draw the line ??
the immunocompromised- of course absolutely 👍 take steps to protect self
everyone else ? Cost / benefit analysis of living a restrictive life I would say

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