Who is carrying on as normal/going out and about and sticking to plans?

[DennisReynoldsDuster]

There seems to be a real divide.
Among my friends, ,many are staying put, cancelling plans and hunkering down for the next week and waiting to see how the land lies.
The other half are still of the 'pfff it's going to blow over' camp and are merrily talking about their trip to thailand and making plans for summer bbqs.

It's really unnerving. I flip between being utterly terrified to that reading about Nadine Dorries who seems to be recovering well, and hoping it's not going to be as bad as I expect.

[Bridgeofpies]

I have been carrying on as normal - although with a few riskier activities off the menu like no trips to the big soft play or unnecessary trips into the centre of the city. But now things seem to be escalating quickly and watching what is happening in Italy makes me think we need to do more. The govt haven’t said we have to all stay at home but surely it would be prudent to do so where possible?

A friend sent me this article which has given me some sobering food for thought!

www.newsweek.com/young-unafraid-coronavirus-pandemic-good-you-now-stop-killing-people-opinion-1491797?fbclid=IwAR2eXNY27xiYIWsIywO24iNYDGdIYxWiua6rnnxBRgUPCKSuIBnGV27Ij0I

[ElenadeClermont]

We carry on as normal for now until the advice changes. We have no support network where we live, so it just means work, school, homework and sports for DS. No pubs or inessential shopping. We hate shopping anyway.

DM is abroad and asked us not to visit. We couldn't anyway TBH.

What shall we do for Mothers' Day next week though? ILs are nearly 90 and frail. We do not want to infect them or abandon them. It is a tough one.

[aWeaponCalledtheWord]

i don’t even know what i’m supposed to do. i have 2 autoimmune conditions (psoriatic arthritis and an utterly fucked thyroid) and take methotrexate.

i’m in my mid 40s. am i ‘vulnerable’ and facing 4 months climbing my walls? or do i keep calm and carry on, with more hand washing and less social interaction?

if anyone could clarify, perhaps the government, that would be great, thanks.

[cosytoaster]

Carrying on as normal until advised not to, everywhere I've been this weekend has been as busy as usual.

[PanamaPattie]

I'll have to carry on as normal. If I don't work, I don't get paid after the first 7 days of self-isolation. I've got health issues, so I'll have to carry on.

[Lyricallie]

Carrying on as normal. Also my wedding is in 7 weeks so still planning as if it will happen as my wedding insurance won't kick in until the government says otherwise.

[bengalcat]

Yes carrying on as normal - did my usual weekly shop today , walked dog , went to gym , had friends round for a roast - off to work as normal tomorrow

[Namelesswonder]

Living life as normal here, until told otherwise. Work are saying to be prepared to work from home, but not yet. DC at school as normal. When the shutdown happens it will be long and hard, why suffer until then?

[ssd]

Yes I feel panicky when I come on mn, outside our shops hace plenty food, people going about their business but everyone being mindful and watching what they do. Life has to carry on as best we all can.

[ladybee28]

I'm in Spain, where we've been told we can only leave our homes for essential shopping, medical care or to go to work if we absolutely cannot work from home. I've seen people wearing gloves in the supermarkets and wiping down trolley handles with antibac wipes. Pharmacies have tape on the floor to show the distance you have to be from the counter and they're only letting a few people in at a time.

My dad (in his 60s, healthy and in good shape but by no means invincible) is in the UK. Called him today and he answered in a busy cafe, full of people. On his way to a yoga class tonight. He's planning to fly to Thailand next week for work (financial reasons - this contract in Thailand would make a huge difference for him and his partner if the UK goes into shutdown next week). Seems completely unphased by it all. I'm scared for him, and for the UK, for what's to come. And I also don't blame him for not 'getting it' when the government isn't making it clear.

I can't believe the difference in approaches between here and there, and the way the different government perspectives are colouring the way people think about this virus.

[UntamedWisteria]

Definitely reducing social contact here.

Have advised my elderly parents (80s, underlying health conditions) to go into self-isolation. They are ordering all food online now, and not going out.

DS is still going to school as usual - we think it will be closed down within the week though. His A-Level year, so it will be tough.

DH & I decided not to go to a party last night (not close to home, would have needed to stay overnight with friends) and another friend has cancelled their 50th next weekend.

We already both work from home; we are doing as much online as possible; I have already had a couple of business trips cancelled.

We are well stocked with food & basics but have not been stockpiling.

The headline numbers quoted by the government are grossly misleading because I know that very few people are even getting tested for CV who probably have it. And the results only show the tests.

[AccountAntsy]

I’m carrying on mostly as normal, with some smaller changes. I feel like most people away from social media are doing the same. We’re in this for the long haul, I need to continue for as close to normal for as long as possible.

[girlicorne]

We have been carrying on as normal but we went somewhere today that would normally be packed on a rainy day and there was hardly anyone there. DH's mum has underlying heath conditions and has been in hospital with asthma related issues several times over the last few years so we are staying away from their house as I would hate for us or the kids to pass anything onto her, she is so unwell and frail and it would potentially kill her. I work in training within social care and we have been stopped from going into a lot of care settings but not all. I think if the schools closed we will probably be stopped from going into all care settings so I can work from home and also help out any other parents with childcare if they are still able to work. These are unprecedented times and I think we need to carry on as normal until we are told otherwise, I have not stock piled
supplies and we are now down to two toilet rolls!

[AccountAntsy]

Yes I feel panicky when I come on mn, outside our shops hace plenty food, people going about their business but everyone being mindful and watching what they do.

This is my experience too and that’s why I’m seriously limiting my MN and Twitter time

[Seventyone72seventy3]

I am urging all my relatives and friends in the UK to please not go out to social events, avoid crowds, stay at home as much as possible. A few weeks ago we were carrying on more or less as normal. Now we are in complete lockdown with hundreds of deaths a day and today an ambulance turned up for one of my neighbours with all the medics in hazmat suits. Take it very, very seriously. Please.

[CallmeAngelina]

I'm carrying on a little as usual, as its seems daft to socially distance at home at weekends when the government clearly think it's OK that I can mingle with loads of kids at school all week.
When that advice changes, I will batten down the hatches and hibernate. But it's not going to be fun - we've had quite a dull weekend and I'm twitching already.

[midwestspring]

My area of the USA has shut schools, universities, some shops, the museums, large gatherings etc and DH's office is shut for a month.
So lots of changes here.
Social distancing is the aim here.
That said there are plenty of people ignoring all the advice and grouping to get drunk.
I'm thinking if that continues they will have to shut the bars down.

[LadyPips]

What makes the UK so different to the rest of the world? To the ones who say they're carrying on as normal until told otherwise, can you not see what's happening in Italy, Spain, Germany, etc etc? It's not about hysteria, it's about doing your part to contain this and not spread it around to the at risk groups. Not only that, but there is evidence emerging of young, healthy people either dying or in critical care with this. Surely it's not too much to forgo a few social activities and avoid the gym for a couple of weeks?

[thecatneuterer]

I'm carrying on more or less as normal - cats still need rescuing/trapping. I won't be going salsa dancing until this is over, but then I've been too busy to do that recently anyway.

Will still be doing everything else as normal.

[toomuchtooold]

I'm in Germany where we found out on Friday that the schools were closing, and where the borders with France, Austria, Switzerland and Denmark are just about to be closed. I expect that in the next couple of days we'll go to the full lockdown with bars, cafes etc being shut down. My area has had relatively few cases but we just heard that a mum of a kid from one of the other schools in the town has been tested and has coronavirus so it's out and about now, and we are socially distancing like crazy now. OH is working from home, basically all we're doing is a) staying in and b) going hiking. It's going to be a long old bloody slog. But if it helps to avoid the situation Italy is in now, bring it on.

[daisychain01]

Changes

• Lots more hand washing! And moisturising.
  
• Daily Zaflora'ing (yes, it's a new verb ) all handles and surfaces
  
• New daily early morning deep breathing exercise to test whether we have the early signs of CV19.
  
• supporting some social distancing - cancelled a few high risk things like taking DM for lunch this weekend, yoga class remaining term as it's in our small village hall.
  

-wfh a lot more, may be permanent soon

• no plans for holidays until the situation improves and stabilises
  

Same

-going to the gym and outdoor walking and cycling

• supermarket once a week
  

CV19 daily test
Breathe in deeply for 5, hold for 5 and exhale for 7. If you can do that pain-free it's unlikely you have CV19, as it attacks the respiratory system and would be painful or impossible due to breathlessness. Doing it daily is good because you can tell if any changes since the day before.

[Pipandmum]

Carrying on as normal but haven't booked any travel. But I live on an island there's only been two cases here.

[sainsburyshopper]

Whydoesitalways and Rebootingagain I'm with you on "taking one for the herd immunity team