I really would rather not got to any of them. The funeral is for a 70 year old aunt who died suddenly of pneumonia last weekend (they were never tested for coronavirus). I was find of my aunt and would like to say goodbye and pay my respects but I am worried about attending a gathering where people will be hugging and kissing, especially for my parents who are late 60s with underlying health issues.
The party is for my niece, my two kids are looking forward to it but it will be busy with a buffet and it just seems risky at present.
I am also due to spend the day in London visiting with my friend next week, to visit an exhibition and go for a meal etc. It’s something we do several times a year and I love it but again it seems like an unnecessary risk at the moment. I could probably cancel with her but she’ll think I’m mad as she thinks the virus is just a storm in a teacup and is busy booking cheap holidays at the moment. I really can’t get out of the other two without seriously offending and hurting family members so will have to go.
I am not usually anxious about this sort of thing but I’ve felt uneasy about this coronavirus from the off. I hope that I’m just being over cautious and I’m certainly not panic buying or dousing myself in hand sanitizer but I think this has the potential to turn into a real shit show if we’re not careful and I’m struggling to understand the cavalier attitude some people have about it all.
Am I being crazy, will these events be safe, there is just no way of knowing.