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So should she get food or not?

49 replies

Pamalarrrr · 18/03/2020 16:52

DD came back from abroad, straight into self isolating, did not pass go, just went straight home.
Day 5 and supplies are running low! She lives a long way from me, housemates useless and one has helped but that's all.
Should she put a scarf over her face, scrub up and pop to shop or not?

Yes -dont be an idiot she needs food- YANBU
NO!! -dont be an idiot, she will survive- YABU

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WitchQueenofDarkness · 18/03/2020 16:56

Doesn't she have any friends who'll buy a few bits and leave them outside for her or just ask the helpful housemate again

CakeOnMe · 18/03/2020 16:57

Using services like uber eats and deliveroo shops like co-operative, local corner shops etc can deliver food to your door within 30 mins. They also offer a no contact option. Any way that she could try this?

negomi90 · 18/03/2020 16:59

She needs to ask people to leave stuff at her door or get a delivery - a big take out will last a few days. The co-op is also on deliveroo for emergency same days deliveries.
She shouldn't go out.

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Pamalarrrr · 18/03/2020 16:59

She has asked, but he said he isnt going out. Charged her £13 for the taxi too which she was a bit Hmm about as shop is only a 10 min walk away. Her other housemate is away

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Pamalarrrr · 18/03/2020 17:00

Will look into the co-op thank you

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TheFlis12345 · 18/03/2020 17:01

Depends where she has come from and if she has any symptoms. I came back from a European country with only a few cases and none of them near where we were so I have been out to shops etc. You’re no more likely to be infected “abroad” than anywhere else. If I had been in a high infection area or developed a cough I might not but if that isn’t the case she is fine to go out.

MiddleClassProblem · 18/03/2020 17:04

Get her to join a local Facebook group. Our local butchers and greengrocers etc are offering delivery so there may be other options if no supermarket slots. Equally neighbours or nearby locals may be more than willing to help.

Davros · 18/03/2020 17:14

Join Nextdoor. Lots of volunteers willing to help in most areas

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Pamalarrrr · 18/03/2020 17:15

Thank you for your suggestions, am passing them on. The Co-op isnt delivery to her area unfortunately

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changemynamechangemynamewhen · 18/03/2020 17:15

Can you not pop over and take her some? Or stay with her?

damnthatanxiety · 18/03/2020 17:17

tell her flatmate that if he doesn't go, she will lick him and then he will have to self isolate....selfish git

Voxx · 18/03/2020 17:18

Where has she come back from?

Bufferingkisses · 18/03/2020 17:19

Is she a student? If so get her to contact the uni. They may know of local assistance schemes.

dontgobaconmyheart · 18/03/2020 17:23

Obviously she cannot go out if she is self isolating OP so yes she would BVU , this is why we are where we are. I am surprised she has travelled this recently tbh, and am not sure what she expected upon return, or why she chose not to prepare for it as this has all been quite some time in the works no?

Does she have symptoms? where did she return from? If she is a student can she seek help from her university? There are a lot of communities offering help to those self isolating, and lots of businesses offering home delivery so perhaps look into those or ask her housemates again. £13 for a taxi is hardly much considering the flatmate is the one having to risk going to the shops and getting in it, and doing her a favour.

Marieo · 18/03/2020 17:26

No! What are people not understanding about this. People are going to die from people going out and about when they know full well they shouldn't; even if it is just precautionary. Cripes.

ffswhatnext · 18/03/2020 17:28

Local Facebook groups?
Other local friends.

Regardless of symptoms or not. If she might have it, she needs to stay at home. Scarf or no scarf. If she’s carrying it, the scarf won’t protect anything she touches.

All she can do, and those in similar situations is hope there are those who are willing to put their own lives and the people they know, at risk.

Apolloanddaphne · 18/03/2020 17:33

Where has she come from? If it wasn't a high risk country and she is showing no symptoms she could possibly go out when it might be quieter. So first thing in the morning as the supermarket opens. In and out as fast as possible and home.

rookiemere · 18/03/2020 17:35

Can she post on FB ? I managed to get someone to help out my parents who live an hour away through that. Or if you share where she lives I'm sure a mumsnetter might be able to help out.

Bluetrews25 · 18/03/2020 17:35

Shame on that housemate!
How would he like to be treated the same? Because it could be him in isolation next week.

OhCaptain · 18/03/2020 17:36

That’s why Tesco have a delivery service!

RuggerHug · 18/03/2020 17:38

If group message the flatmates and say to them that I would go myself but it's for everyone's safety that I isolate. No offers to do the shop I'd leave my room coughing loudly in every direction borrowing a coat/house keys, getting very close to ask if they wanted anything while I was out.

She shouldn't really do this obviously but it'd be bloody tempting since they're being such arseholes.

TheFlis12345 · 18/03/2020 17:38

Tesco delivery slots are fully booked for weeks.

arethereanyleftatall · 18/03/2020 17:41

In my area we've all made WhatsApp groups with friends, neighbours, streets who will all go if someone needs to self isolate .
Is her area different?

HollowTalk · 18/03/2020 17:48

Does she feel OK? That would make a huge difference to my answer.

HollowTalk · 18/03/2020 17:48

Maybe we need a Mumsnet army of volunteers! I'm in Merseyside if that's any good.