Worried about Coronavirus - thread 31

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@Bimbleberries

I'm in exactly the same position and have decided to carry on with my ramipril. There seems to be speculation but no firm evidence of harm and there is even some thought that these drugs could conversely offer some protection.
I read this article last night which seemed to summarise the current science really well -

www.nephjc.com/news/covidace2

www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults

It only says those who as adults get the flu vaccine. Both dds are eligible for the flu vaccine as am I. They need to issue advice for children, especially those who live with adults with underlying conditions.

I'm annoyed, probably irrationally so... A nice guy has bought milk, bread, toilet roll in large-ish quantities to deliver to elderly people for free. And all I'm thinking is a) that's stuff that others now can't buy/won't get delivered because you bought in bulk but mainly b) not just the bloody elderly are vulnerable!

I've had friends share posts about looking after the residents of their street over x age, while also moaning about FSM parents being "entitled" for expecting the provision given to be accessible. I know it is not older people's fault - it's not them I'm annoyed at - it's the stupid ageist world.

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8135809/London-barista-28-died-malaria-failing-coronavirus-overloaded-111.html

(Oh and no one has told me to stop my meloxicam, which I assume also counts as a NSAID/COX inhibitor)

Oh dear lord Italy. Why aren't people fucking listening?! I'm in tears watching and feeling powerless and scared. The coffins in the chapel broke me. I'm a nurse, scenes of ITU don't upset me as I see it clinically. But the coffins.

Is Boris talking today??

Beauty salons around me are still open today and plan to still be open on Monday some small restaurants are also still open which I assume is illegal today.

How can people be so irresponsible?

Beauty salons around me are still open today and plan to still be open on Monday angry some small restaurants are also still open which I assume is illegal today.

A family friend of mine owns a hair salon and he has widely advertised that all NHS staff will get 50% off any haircuts or beauty treatments they have and asked that people support his business by taking him up on his offer.

I would have thought places like this will have been closed down too? They hardly provide an essential service do they?

Oh dear lord Italy. Why aren't people fucking listening?! I'm in tears watching and feeling powerless and scared. The coffins in the chapel broke me. I'm a nurse, scenes of ITU don't upset me as I see it clinically. But the coffins.

Is this the clip they keep showing on Sky News?

It bought tears to my eyes when I watched it this morning

I've equally seen people posting our local FB group that they saw size 1 nappies (or similar) and bought them - even thought they don't use them - to give to someone who does. Just WTF?! Leave it on the shelf for that person to purchase!

We're going to end up with a very screwed up supply chain at this rate.

The police have the power to arrest the people who are opening when told not too.

@Moomin8 my friend in Barcelona just told me they said hairdressers were key workers there and they are all open although not in her region.

QueenofmyPrinces yes, it was on sky news. Ds cane in later on and asked why a reporter was out as e wet one has to stay in. If y 5 yo gets it then why can't other people.

@BeyondMymymymyCorona how can they buy in bulk when shops have limited it to 2/3 ok any one item?

BREAKING: Spain reports 3,355 new cases of coronavirus and 233 new deaths, raising total to 24,926 cases and 1,326 dead t.co/47MXF0XUJ0

Hairdressers are key workers? Lol I mean most people can do without a hair cut.

Speaking of which, I need to learn how to cut my partners thick curly hair. This could be bad 😂

@BarbedBloom

I also have rheumatoid arthritis and was told to stop naproxen and ibuprofen. It is frustrating that so many are getting such different advice

It seems like knee jerk reaction from your doctors.
The evidence is not strong. I'd say that if you have symptoms and there are alternative and good enough medicine, then switch to those.
But if you are isolating and don't show symptoms, you shouldn't need to change your medication.
Ibuprofen MAY worsen the disease, but it shouldn't increase the likelihood of getting it.

I know. It's crazy.

My granny asked my dad if she can still go to her hairdresser and he said no. "Oh but my hair is so long!"

We ok well you'll just have to deal with that instead of the high chance of you dying

It may be difficult for elderly people to wash and dry longer hair, but it won't grow that much over a couple of months.

Oh Spain 😢

Has anyone got a breakdown of the italy vs uk death rate day by day? I’ve looked on Worldometer but they have a graph and I’d rather a chart so I can see the numbers.

Thanks.

Are banks still going to open? I'm going to have to go in and get some documents out of a security box. Am dreading having to do it but am thinking if I can get it out of the way and get everything paid at the same time it means I wont need to go out again for a couple of weeks. Also will have to take my DC with me as cant leave him at home

BBC Breaking News - 'Spain virus death toll jumps by more than 300 to 1,326 - another grim daily record for the country.'