Anyone still shielding?

[Nomorepinkcurtains]

Just that really. 54 yo. Shielding as DH has leukaemia and oncologist advice is to stay shielding.

I only know of one other person in my situation. My parents in their 80’s go out more than me.

I’m sorry, that must be so difficult for you both. I hope you can get back to normal life soon.

Yes, unfortunately. Not as incredibly rigidly as before the vaccines (i.e. not even going in the garden), but advised to continue to shield. It's scary every time I'm in a situation where, pre-pandemic, I'd have been in hospital no question...but now the risk has to be evaluated at speed every time.

And just found out my sibling won't be coming home for Christmas because of Omicron.

I do think it must be harder with an illness like cancer, though. I'm really sorry you and DH are in this position at all.

Thank you all, really hoping the new year will bring cheer.

@innocenta I hope things change and you get to see your sibling soon