Page 19 | Are people no longer bothered by Covid….?

Iwannabelikeyouohh · 2021-09-30T17:35:42+00:00

Is anyone actually bothered about Covid? From places I’ve been recently, everyone is just “normal” I took my son to a toddler class this morning. I walked in wearing my mask. Room full of 19 other adults and their toddlers. Not one single adult had a mask on (expect me) There was no distancing in the class. It was as normal as normal can be. I joined a new slimming class tonight. Again I walked in wearing a mask. No one else had one on. All chairs pushed up together, people sat close. I don’t get it. How can we go from distancing, mask wearing, avoiding people on walks (which is exactly what it was like) to nothing….

Abraxan · 01/10/2021 19:58

I care but I'm also now at the point that I can't keep living my life so restricted.

I am CV - was initially shielded, then not, then back to shielded and then who know?! But tbh none of that matters now as it's all suspended anyway.

I work in an infant school. We have covid in school, children and their parents. Luckily it's currently very low levels - mainly as we were so badly hit last October when most staff caught it, along with several children and many parents, we have no social distancing, no masks, nothing if any use really bar an open window. And it's been like this for a long time.

So tbh it's pretty pointless me doing much more.

I wear a mask if I go somewhere that requires it (public transport) or if everyone else is wearing one around me.

But I'm out and about, meeting people, visiting places, booking holidays abroad, etc.

I've had covid (was pretty ill, in hospital, weeks to recover, etc) and I'm now fully vaccinated and should be having a booster later this year.

If I am not in a position to be able to live life normally right now, then when will I be able?

janj2301 · 01/10/2021 19:58

I work in GP we still tell everyone we call that they still have to wear face coverings it's amazing how many "forget" and we have to provide a mask from our budget, the NHS don't provide them........

nopuppiesallowed · 01/10/2021 20:00

Mask wearing gives some protection to the wearer - but we mostly wear them to protect others. 'Living your life as normal' is a wonderful idea, but because many have decided not to wear masks, rates of infection in the uk are shockingly high. I wasn't desperately worried about Covid and when I caught it, only had a mild dose and recovered quickly. Had a short period of feeling back to normal and then Long Covid hit. I'm typing this from underneath a blanket on the sofa because yesterday I was stupid enough to Hoover round and then go to Mark's and Spencer. Today I feel absolutely terrible - tinnitus, crushing fatigue and a sore chest. I wanted to get back to normal, but after 8 months, my normal isn't much fun at all. Please. Even if you feel fine, wear a mask in indoor settings (obvs not in your home), not just to protect yourself but to protect others.

Poofurburrball · 01/10/2021 20:01

I love how I'm being told to 'get on and live my life' and 'be happy', as if wearing a mask somehow stops me - it really doesn't!

I am happy, and wearing a mask really isn't a problem for me.
I suspect it will be a problem for some people if/when the government are forced to make it mandatory once again.

Talktalkchat · 01/10/2021 20:01

@Poofurburrball

Wow I'm pretty shocked at how cavalier a lot of people are. I have Covid right now and it isn't fun! I feel awful and went to sleep last night concerned by my pounding headache. I've been double jabbed for months been pretty sensible all the way through, and still caught it. It's not just feeling ill and not knowing if my symptoms are normal or something to be worried by, it's the sheer inconvenience of having self-isolate for 10 days from the rest of my family, some of whom may already have caught it unwittingly and themselves have to isolate. Missing work, trips out, important events and appointments is not a triviality it's bloody frustrating. I can't cuddle my kids, my pets, my husband etc. It's causing anxiety about how the rest of the family should be operating as there is such conflicting advice. We don't want to pass this thing on to our friends or anyone else, it is not 'just a cold'! The guidance is to still wear a mask if possible and it's pretty stupid to ignore that.

How do you feel that anyone exposed to you can go out and about if double jabbed? Eg people you live with.

Scary right…

Againstmachine · 01/10/2021 20:07

Masks are unhealthy they are taken out of pockets ect, studies in perfect environments don't have a lot of relevance.

Parker231 · 01/10/2021 20:09

Masks aren’t unhealthy if worn properly and then washed or disposed of. It’s not difficult or complicated. Children in other countries wear them properly each day for schooling. These countries have lower Covid cases and deaths.

Waxonwaxoff0 · 01/10/2021 20:10

@Poofurburrball

Wow I'm pretty shocked at how cavalier a lot of people are. I have Covid right now and it isn't fun! I feel awful and went to sleep last night concerned by my pounding headache. I've been double jabbed for months been pretty sensible all the way through, and still caught it. It's not just feeling ill and not knowing if my symptoms are normal or something to be worried by, it's the sheer inconvenience of having self-isolate for 10 days from the rest of my family, some of whom may already have caught it unwittingly and themselves have to isolate. Missing work, trips out, important events and appointments is not a triviality it's bloody frustrating. I can't cuddle my kids, my pets, my husband etc. It's causing anxiety about how the rest of the family should be operating as there is such conflicting advice. We don't want to pass this thing on to our friends or anyone else, it is not 'just a cold'! The guidance is to still wear a mask if possible and it's pretty stupid to ignore that.

You can cuddle your kids. I did when I had Covid. You're just choosing not to. I refused to lock myself away from my 8 year old.

nopuppiesallowed · 01/10/2021 20:11

@Testarossa44
I am so sorry for your loss.
And anyone who says we ought to rely on our immune systems - If that was such a fail safe idea, why have we been so glad of polio vaccines etc?
I ate well, am size 10 and was physically active. Amateur dramatic group member, ran a social group for elderly people, story teller in assemblies and a toddler group. I honestly didn't think I'd get Covid, but that if I did it would be done and dusted in a couple of weeks.

Againstmachine · 01/10/2021 20:11

Masks aren't working on Scotland, also they had little to no effect when introduced and taken away in England.

happychops · 01/10/2021 20:12

I’m very happy to keep wearing a mask. I’m working from home 4 days a week with 1 day in the office in London which is an hours commute each way. I wear my mask all the time out of the house, when not eating or drinking. I have no health issues. Really can’t understand those who are acting as though Covid has gone but hey, that’s their life and their conscience. I’m happy with my choices.

Mummadeze · 01/10/2021 20:17

Sorry, I hate to sound insensitive to those who have been affected badly by Covid, but I can’t find it within me to keep worrying about catching it. Firstly, I’ve had it already. Secondly, I had another horrible virus recently that was just as bad. And I have had both vaccines. But I now just want to live as normally as I can without even thinking about being ill. I just can’t sustain that level of worry ongoing forever.

ComtesseDeSpair · 01/10/2021 20:18

@happychops

I’m very happy to keep wearing a mask. I’m working from home 4 days a week with 1 day in the office in London which is an hours commute each way. I wear my mask all the time out of the house, when not eating or drinking. I have no health issues. Really can’t understand those who are acting as though Covid has gone but hey, that’s their life and their conscience. I’m happy with my choices.

Is the Covid less likely to enter (or exit) your nose and mouth when you’re eating and drinking than when you’re sitting quietly at your desk?

happychops · 01/10/2021 20:33

ComtesseDeSpair

No I don’t suppose it is but then everywhere I go is still socially distanced so there is slightly reduced risk. I’m doing what I feel comfortable doing. If you don’t want to wear a mask, that’s up to you but those of us that want to wear them should be allowed to do so without ridicule.

Poofurburrball · 01/10/2021 20:35

@Waxonwaxoff0

I could cuddle them if I chose to, yes, but I want them to be able to go to school and all their usual activities. So I'm trying to minimise the risk of them spreading it around their classmates and teachers.

I love my kids just as much as anyone else but I also care about the welfare of others.

Egghead68 · 01/10/2021 20:35

I am still taking it very seriously but am CEV. I guess it depends on your own level of risk.

Rates and, to a lesser extent, deaths are still high but there is little coverage of the on the BBC News website (the Sky News website is more informative).

SMBH · 01/10/2021 20:38

I could say that no one gave a shit about my welfare or that of my children during successive lockdowns and ongoing restrictions as I descended into PND, and there was no help available at all, but there is only so long we can scream “you don’t care about my needs!” in each other’s faces and at some point we have to move on to communicating in a different way

GinPin2 · 01/10/2021 20:39

Grandson (8) took Covid home to his 2 sisters and mummy and daddy from school 2 weeks ago. The first people I know personally to have Covid.
He was v. poorly having asthma anyway, but the whole family all felt pretty ill, even my daughter and son in law who were both double jabbed.

Tiny rural school in rural county. Over half of the 50 children in the school had Covid that week the Head did ask permission from County to close the school but was not allowed.
Neighbouring county to ours.
I go with another daughter and grandaughter to a toddler/ baby club to help make the snacks , teas and coffee. I wear a mask! No way do my husband and I want to be ill.
My middle daughter is a hairdresser and they are taking no risks in her salon in town. I have been to both the optician and dentist in past week in town, again no risks are being taken by the staff or customers. Personally I will continue to wear my mask where I feel uncomfortable.

SMBH · 01/10/2021 20:39

I am CEV but the state of my mental health has a greater impact on my children’s lives right now

ComtesseDeSpair · 01/10/2021 20:40

@happychops

ComtesseDeSpair

No I don’t suppose it is but then everywhere I go is still socially distanced so there is slightly reduced risk. I’m doing what I feel comfortable doing. If you don’t want to wear a mask, that’s up to you but those of us that want to wear them should be allowed to do so without ridicule.

I wear a mask on public transport and in shops, purely for the emotional comfort of those who are very anxious than because I think they actually do anything. I was just curious as to why somebody who is clearly so worried about catching or spreading Covid that they wear a mask at all times, would consider it less likely to be caught of spread when they were putting food or drink into their mouth in public.

Chris08 · 01/10/2021 20:40

Have you never had a virus before? It makes you feel shit, then you get over it with added immunity.

Poofurburrball · 01/10/2021 20:42

@Chris08

Have you never had a virus before? It makes you feel shit, then you get over it with added immunity.

Oh god, you and your expert advice can just do one.

happychops · 01/10/2021 20:45

ComtesseDeSpair
How odd that you should judge me without knowing me. I don’t see the word anxious anywhere in my posts. I choose to wear a mask - that doesn’t make me anxious. Are you always this judgemental or are you just a bully?

duckiemonster · 01/10/2021 20:46

I still very much care about it, but I'm also very much in the minority amongst my friends family and work colleagues. I'm in Wales so mask wearing is still in theory mandatory in most places but I'd say at least 30-40 % of people if you go in a shop now aren't wearing one.

Most of my friends are back to going out drinking and clubbing, one caught covid a few months ago and has been really really ill but that doesn't seem to have bothered anyone. A work colleague lost her son to it last week, and a school friend has been very very ill in hospital with it and narrowly avoided a ventilator. Rates are rising significantly in our area since the kids went back to school.

I'm not letting it rule my life but I'm still avoiding situations in which I'd be in a confined space with lots of unmasked people. I go shopping, I'll have lunch or drinks with other friends I know are being careful, I'll sit outside a pub with DH or go for dinner if I know its not a cramped crowded restaurant.

I'd just rather not catch it, and rather not pass it onto anyone. No big deal, and wearing a mask and keeping distance from people where I can doesn't cost me anything.

Egghead68 · 01/10/2021 20:48

@Chris08

Have you never had a virus before? It makes you feel shit, then you get over it with added immunity.

Unless you die or develop long-term disabilities.