Prepping For Pandemic..... 11

[ItsNotJustTheFuckingFlu]

Thread 11.

This prepping for a pandemic pack was posted one one of the previous threads, I thought I’d post for this thread as there’s more people joining the threads. I had a quick scan through the last couple of thread to find a list that’s been posted a few times but couldn’t find it. The pack seems a bit end of days in some parts buts it’s got some useful ideas.

Pandemic Preparedness Pack

The Emotional Prep thread started by @Neome might be worth a look for those of us feeling anxious as things ramp up.

Emotional Prep Thread

Also attached a screenshot of a post on previous threads by @blackeyesusan (hope you don’t mind) with storage ideas for those of us living in smaller homes.

Washing up liquid will be fine.
Do you not find it dries your hands though?

@Coughsyrupsucks Thank you!

@peachgreen I have stuff under my bed and in the wardrobe as I have very little storage here

@sideorder yeah I think I might try that, to keep as much in the house as possible.

@itsnotjustflu I have faith that there will be a vaccine developed, possibly even within the year. But we still have to get through this year.

@peachgreen exactly.....It's so frustrating. Past three years have been pretty shitty for us and I was really looking forward to a good year. We had so many plans

@wherearemychickens the fairy washing up liquid is so harsh on hands and also affects aquatic animals - a point to note as we might need to wash hands more often.

Also could people who are active in mumsnet share the petition link in other topics too. I’m just in this one and not closely following any other threads. Thank you.

We use Ecover - haven't noticed it particularly being drying. I mean, yes, my hands are a lot drier but then I am washing at a way greater frequency so I would expect that anyway. Glad people think it's okay though.

@itsnotjustflu us too. We miscarried a much wanted baby and then I had horrendous PND. Finally started feeling content and happy.

@itsnotjustflu same with me. Past 3 years were so shitty and I thought this year will bring some hope..
Nothing but going for worse to the rock bottom.. but you know what when shit hits the rock bottom, there is only one way and that’s up and better.

www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/people/selfish-patients-who-think-they-have-coronavirus-symptoms-are-walking-crowded-urgent-care-centre-milton-keynes-2109337?fbclid=IwAR2Matfg5MKr14y9l06OFhjQ6kOrR9mXxsDeDYQtZfY7LmXBm-ShfP3kqWw - This is ridiculous. Selfish patients walking into a&e with symptoms of covid .. where is this town heading to

let's hope so @puppycorn

Devon has increased to 10 now. I’m sure there’s loads more, just not tested. Want to shut the doors, play with Lego, eat biscuits and hibernate. However... bloody cancer.

I realise I’m actually feeling angry now (as well as sad, frightened etc).

Sending supportive thoughts to all who are also having a tough time.

Just waving hello to those of you saying you’ve had a crappy few years. Me too. I was so convinced 2020 was going to be ‘my’ year

@shinynewapple2020 Greater Manchester

Ah - not near me then - I guess that a lot of hospitals have a similar set up. Thank you.

@CookiesAreForEatingNotStoring Sending you lot of love .. this too shall pass and the days will get better .. xx

:( @AlohaMolly

Just read a thread on a Lincolnshire news page with lots of people not understanding why people were buying loo roll. Lots of jokes about it not being Norovirus etc. I bet they've all been out and bought loo roll!!!

Puppy - thanks for the offer of advice. I love a lentil but trying to copy a dish without a recipe is not my forte!!

How many days? I’d say as many as you can now. Also think about how you can stretch your food out. My batch cooked Frozen pasta sauces can have an extra tin of tomatoes added to them per portion for eg

try and aim for 4 weeks. Did you say previously you’ve done 2 weeks worth?

Forgot the link to Welsh info last time .

@MoonlightMistletoe @Boreda

https://phw.nhs.wales/news/public-health-wales-statement-on-novel-coronavirus-outbreak-in-china/

Yes, me too. Past few years were pretty tough. So much for things getting better.

@CookiesAreForEatingNotStoring

I think we're prepped although might have to restock some of the biscuits...

So, a question. How will it work for those people who didn't prep if there is a lockdown or a self-isolation. I assume the government won't actually let people starve!

In China during the lockdown they let people out sometimes to shop - how did the supermarkets get the food into the area? I guess services like waste collection did not happen.

What about if they're in isolation ~ are friends and family expected to get food to them? And people who live on their own? Hmm if we had to bring my PIL over to stay with us, my stash would disappear a lot quicker.

God, my MIL living here, under quarantine. I'd rather take my chances with coronavirus.

Haha @aliasname I get you.... I'm not sure but I think friends and family can drop food off. So glad I prepped weeks ago. I don't have to feel guilty for causing empty shelves