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Meeting indoors

124 replies

Dailywalk · 07/04/2021 12:23

Was due to meet friends outside this Thursday evening. The weather is freezing though so the plans are changing and friend just suggested we meet indoors. I’m the only one of the 5 of us who seems to be anxious about this. I’ve had Covid and they’ve had their vaccine but if we were able to meet indoors safely then why would the advice be not to until next month? I’m suddenly feeling really anxious about the whole thing and considering just staying at home. What would you do?

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OpheliasCrayon · 07/04/2021 14:47

If you've had covid and they've had the vaccine what's the problem? Also yes the advice is for next month but ... Do you really trust boris knows what he's talking about at this point with all the stupid choices he's made ? This month...next months 🤷

IceCreamAndCandyfloss · 07/04/2021 14:50

I’d stay home to but we are following the rules. Once the rule says you can meet indoors again goes ahead we will still be cautious as it’s not gone and will likely wait with those unvaccinated or keep to outdoors.

HarrietSchulenberg · 07/04/2021 14:50

In your stuation I would meet indoors in a well ventilated room. This might require wearing some extra jumpers but it would be better than not meeting.

Profiterolegirl · 07/04/2021 14:51

I'd go.

joanneg36 · 07/04/2021 14:52

I'd go too.

JeanClaudeVanDammit · 07/04/2021 14:54

If they’re all vaccinated and you’re protected by having had it, I don’t really see what the risk is. The reason it’s not allowed yet is presumably because most people aren’t yet vaccinated, not because your particular circumstances wouldn’t be safe.
Personally I’d just do it.

BiggerBoat1 · 07/04/2021 14:54

Please don't. We need everyone to do as the scientists are advising and take things slowly so we can get back on track. If everyone decides just to meet inside because its a bit chilly outside then we risk rates rising again.

manicinsomniac · 07/04/2021 14:54

I would struggle to resist the temptation but would try to.

I'm not in the slightest bit scared, nor do I think there would be consequences in your situation. But I'm a rule follower.

Wakemeuuuup · 07/04/2021 14:54

I wouldn't go, sorry. Dress for the weather and stay outside

Pootle40 · 07/04/2021 14:55

I've already met my in laws indoors (twice) since they were vaccinated. I didn't even hesitate because aside from that I am wfh and doing click and collect and both times my kids have not been at school.

Remmy123 · 07/04/2021 14:58

I wouid go but then I'm not worried

Moondust001 · 07/04/2021 15:04

I went. Yesterday. We are now at the stage - it doesn't matter any more. We have had over a year of this crap. And the bottom line now is that the vast majority of people are never going to accept further restrictions. You can already see it. People are "creeping" back towards normal life no matter what anyone says. We have either got the best handle on this that we can, or we will have to learn to live with it. I have mostly kept to the guidance / rules for over a year, but I have had enough of it now. I'll take my chances. Anyone who doesn't want to is welcome to stay at home.

Brainfogisreal · 07/04/2021 15:08

Well I've worked in a room with numerous people and no social distancing throughout the entire pandemic so it wouldn't bother me. Funny how it's safe to be in the same room as colleagues but not friends Hmm

PurpleDaisies · 07/04/2021 15:09

Don’t go.

Figgygal · 07/04/2021 15:11

Jesus wept why do people think think the guidance doesn’t apply to them just because theyre bored we’re all bored of it but everyone just saying fuck it and doing their own thing isn’t going to help. Do people not think we all have a collective responsibility to try minimise risk to others or even ourselves anymore?

No I’d not be going op and I’m just 40 and no underlying health issues but I accept I don’t know Better than experts in infectious diseases like some of the people on here

ifonly4 · 07/04/2021 15:12

I'm meeting friends shortly. Definitely outside. All vaccinated, but I really don't think anyone would agree to being inside at the moment. Warm coats, long socks, blankets, hot drinks and some much wanted good company will get us through. We survived a meet up in December when it was 4c outside.

laughinggasssing · 07/04/2021 15:14

I struggle with this. All these people saying "what don't you understand?" I'm fully vaccinated. Parents are fully vaccinated. DH just had second jab. Why can't we meet inside?

joanneg36 · 07/04/2021 15:16

@Figgygal I wouldn't want to speak for anyone else on the thread, but I would imagine most of them think, as I do, that yes we do have a collective responsibility to others, but that there are limits to that. I would imagine if the government told you that you couldn't hug your own partner or children (if you have them) that's a rule you would think was a step too far. Well, that is how I now feel about seeing vaccinated close family and friends. The risk is not zero, but it's tiny and the risk is much higher that my elderly relatives will die of something non-covid related in the next couple of months without my having seen them. So I don't think I'm an expert on infectious diseases, but I do think I'm an expert in how I'd feel if my mum died of a heart attack before 17 May when I'm legally allowed to go round to her house.

Lalliella · 07/04/2021 15:19

Please don’t go. We’ve come this far. I really hope people won’t start breaking the rules now and messing it up again. We really don’t want a 4th wave. Breaking the rules can kill people, ok it’s not very likely but it can.

Confuzzlediddled · 07/04/2021 15:19

@joanneg36 Clinically extremely vulnerable people WERE told they could not hug their own partner or children as part of shielding.

Lalliella · 07/04/2021 15:20

@laughinggasssing

I struggle with this. All these people saying "what don't you understand?" I'm fully vaccinated. Parents are fully vaccinated. DH just had second jab. Why can't we meet inside?
The vaccination is less than 100% effective. Do you understand percentages?
LovingBob · 07/04/2021 15:20

I would go, I think a lot of people will probably wait until we are issued our covid passports

Lalliella · 07/04/2021 15:21

@Brainfogisreal

Well I've worked in a room with numerous people and no social distancing throughout the entire pandemic so it wouldn't bother me. Funny how it's safe to be in the same room as colleagues but not friends Hmm
It’s not safe. You’ve just been lucky.
Lalliella · 07/04/2021 15:21

@Remmy123

I wouid go but then I'm not worried
Not worried if people die as a result of your actions?
Borogroves · 07/04/2021 15:23

Follow the rules! I am very worried about getting Covid and haven't been vaccinated. People that are breaking rules are going to allow more mutations of the virus which may breach vaccine defences. Sit out in the cold or don't go!

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