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Getting a (Chinese) takeaway

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Mamato2gorgeousboys · 14/03/2020 13:22

Mumsnetters... Im not sure whether I’m underestimating Covid-19 or whether my curtain twitching neighbour is being dramatic.

I arrived home from taking ds to his swimming class this morning and my neighbour came out to say hello - whilst making clear she’s standing 3 metres away because if I were to cough or sneeze, she’s still safe Hmm. She asked our plans for the weekend and I casually said we’re going to chill out, maybe go to the park and order a Chinese for dinner tonight. She looked absolutely horrified and said to not order any takeaways, especially not Chinese. I said that I’m sure it’d be fine and that Deliveroo and just eat have announced contactless deliveries. She kept saying that it’s not safe as it could be on the containers, on the sides as it the germs for a long time on metal etc.

Am I being unsafe? She watches a lot of news and is loving the drama. Lots of small business’ will really suffer if this is everyone’s attitude but she kept insisting that everyone she knows won’t be ordering anything for the foreseeable.

For those avoiding takeaways, is it certain ones? For how long do you plan on doing this?

I’m not sure whether I’m the batshit one or she is. This Coronavirus thing is making me question my sanity Grin

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LutherRalph1 · 14/03/2020 15:44

I've had one most weeks since this became a thing. Ours is usually so hard to order from (phone constantly busy) but I've noticed it's been a lot easier to get through lately

cinammonbuns · 14/03/2020 15:49

Idiotic

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