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What precautions do you still take?

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littlepetit · 16/01/2022 21:41

Wondered whether many at this stage are still cautious (outside of official guidelines) even if not vulnerable

Does anyone still avoid certain places eg busy pubs or soft plays?
Keep windows open when visitors?

At this point everyone I know is a lot more relaxed and living life normally

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Karmatime · 17/01/2022 13:24

Masks in shops, I do a LFT before visiting my elderly father - that’s it really. I’ve been out to pubs and restaurants. I’m mainly wfh but we are advised to do twice weekly LFTs if we come into the office. I haven’t been in since the guidance changed though. I’d happily test if anyone I was meeting wanted me to but wouldn’t ask myself.

stayathomer · 17/01/2022 20:00

Masks and we stay out of most indoor places (althoughI work in a busy shop). We never really ate out or went to the pub before covid anyway so I figure one less person allows one more person who does like eating or drinking out! Haven't been to the cinema or indoor play area, will wait for them to get quieter. I don't judge anyone really, everyonehas their own limits. I'm happy I can say this as I turned into a bitter judgy cow for a while (my heart and chest are effed from covid).

CaptainChannel · 17/01/2022 20:06

Just masks in busy places.
I don't go to crowded places anyway as I have problems with claustrophobia but I don't avoid on them on the basis of covid.
I like WFH as it suits me personality traits but I understand why people would prefer an office.

IcedPurple · 17/01/2022 20:10

None. Never have unless legally obliged to.

CB1993 · 17/01/2022 20:23

I live with my partner (32yo) is clinically extremely vulnerable (end stage kidney disease caused by an autoimmune disease (stage 5) + high BP)

We follow ALL rules (UK) and both triple jabbed, we both work from home.

We haven't been out anywhere together since March 2020 apart from on drives in the car. I only started going out to shops for the first time in May 2021 and went over a year (March 20 - May 21) without seeing my Mother. My partner has only seen his own mother once since covid started. I can't quiet believe how bad it all sounds until I'm reading this. It's been incredibly hard. My partner is now overly anxious to leave the house incase he catches the virus. He is happy for me to to go out but I would need to stay elsewhere for a few days to make sure I haven't picked up any infection before I return home. My partner is continuing as if shielding advice is still in place. And I have to also to protect him.

I am only 28 years old and feel as though I'm missing out on just living my life now however I couldn't cope if I passed covid on to my partner. I was diagnosed with early stage cancer at 25yo so understand how important it is to live life to the fullest but I'm stuck at the moment 😩

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