Coronavirus Disease Outbreak COVID-19 #21

[emmer_moans]

I know everyone has their different opinions on the clap and whether it should be done or not but let me tell you something from a front line workers perspective

We can spend up to ten hours a day in full PPE , some days with lead aprons under all that , heat exhaustion , we end up with sore throats and bad chest from breathing in hot recycled air because of the masks we have to wear, when we do take them off , we are left with cuts on lips and noses and marks all over faces because of how tight they have to be, cuts and split skin over my hands over how often I have to wash them every day , some nights it burns when I have my bath because of how red raw they are , waking up through the night because of images you see that you can take back, going home to an empty flat every night because your other half has moved out because of the high risk I carry from being around it all day , it can be like groundhog day every day

So yes , some people may not want to do the clap and that’s their decision but when I’m coming home from work and I see the people in the streets doing it or if I’m at work still and I see police force and fire engines outside of A&e with their sirens and bullhorns , it gives u that slight glimmer of hope inside, it puts a smile back on your face , everyone comes together for that one minute a week and it gives u that inner strength to continue

Thank you

 

[chocolate choux]

I have found that the queues outside supermarkets round where I live, although long do move quickly, since the stores are so big they can fit a lot of people in.

The grim queue is the one outside Boots, now they have switched to not letting you in the shop to go find what you want off the shelf yourself ... they interrogate you at the door as to what you want and then get escorted to it (or the pharmacy counter) and escorted back out again afterwards. So it takes forever if a couple of people ahead of you have lengthy dealings at the pharmacy counter. I needed hayfever pills the other day (a super strength one that you have to ask over the counter for) and the strict matron on the door made me feel so guilty for being there. Cheers Boots, muppets.

I’ve only been in for a prescription but will need to get nappies in the future which I’m dreading. I can just imagine being judged and feeling like I have to explain that their own brand nappies are the only ones around here that don’t leak (daughter has gastrointestinal issues), not that I’m too thick to just go to the supermarket down the road

 

[Hihun]

Someone mentioned earlier about checkout staff not wearing gloves. I work in one of the smaller shops so not quite the same, but I wore gloves to start with then decided it was safer for me and customers if I didn’t. I thought it would be better to constantly sanitize my hands rather than wear the same gloves for any amount of time, as it’s not possible to keep changing them between every customer. It’s so hard to know what to do for the best

 

[Lanie]

I’m the same. I’ve not been going out because the last two times I’ve been nursing and this week I just didn’t want to, to be honest. It doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate the NHS, I appreciate them more than my stuck up neighbours know (they don’t know about my son), but I know they’ll be judging me for not clapping.

I honestly wouldn't worry, I've always appreciated the NHS even when people have moaned about how they have waited their whole life for appointments, I've always stood up for them, just because your not clapping doesn't mean you don't care. I appreciate the sentiment but from what I have heard most NHS staff are actually overly bothered about it.

 

[50sGirl]

Someone mentioned earlier about checkout staff not wearing gloves. I work in one of the smaller shops so not quite the same, but I wore gloves to start with then decided it was safer for me and customers if I didn’t. I thought it would be better to constantly sanitize my hands rather than wear the same gloves for any amount of time, as it’s not possible to keep changing them between every customer. It’s so hard to know what to do for the best

Did anyone watch the Channel 4 programme last night “How clean is your house - coronavirus special” or some similar title? I gave up on it in the end because it seemed to be major scaremongering. I’m surprised they didn’t just say attach a vat of bleach to your jet wash and spray your entire house, inside and out, every 2 hours.
Or perhaps everyone is cleaning like they showed and I’m in the minority. I only go out once a week max and that’s to shop.

 

[monga]

Genuine question does Trump wear fake tan?

I think he get's sprayed with Cuprinol in the shade seasoned oak

 

[Detty pig]

I know everyone has their different opinions on the clap and whether it should be done or not but let me tell you something from a front line workers perspective

We can spend up to ten hours a day in full PPE , some days with lead aprons under all that , heat exhaustion , we end up with sore throats and bad chest from breathing in hot recycled air because of the masks we have to wear, when we do take them off , we are left with cuts on lips and noses and marks all over faces because of how tight they have to be, cuts and split skin over my hands over how often I have to wash them every day , some nights it burns when I have my bath because of how red raw they are , waking up through the night because of images you see that you can take back, going home to an empty flat every night because your other half has moved out because of the high risk I carry from being around it all day , it can be like groundhog day every day

So yes , some people may not want to do the clap and that’s their decision but when I’m coming home from work and I see the people in the streets doing it or if I’m at work still and I see police force and fire engines outside of A&e with their sirens and bullhorns , it gives u that slight glimmer of hope inside, it puts a smile back on your face , everyone comes together for that one minute a week and it gives u that inner strength to continue

Could not be more grateful for everything you do. I'm glad its encouraging to you. I dont clap but I'm still thankful to you and all the frontline workers x

 

[Notothefakes]

I honestly wouldn't worry, I've always appreciated the NHS even when people have moaned about how they have waited their whole life for appointments, I've always stood up for them, just because your not clapping doesn't mean you don't care. I appreciate the sentiment but from what I have heard most NHS staff are actually overly bothered about it.

Our nhs is the most precious thing we have in this country. I’ve always believed that even before this. We have to protect it. I haven’t clapped because I’ve been feeding at that time but I do appreciate it very much and everybody who works in it. It’s not a job I could do at the best of times. So thank you to all nhs staff

 

[monga]

Did anyone watch the Channel 4 programme last night “How clean is your house - coronavirus special” or some similar title? I gave up on it in the end because it seemed to be major scaremongering. I’m surprised they didn’t just say attach a vat of bleach to your jet wash and spray your entire house, inside and out, every 2 hours.
Or perhaps everyone is cleaning like they showed and I’m in the minority. I only go out once a week max and that’s to shop.

Would you need to be constantly cleaning like that ? I do a full house clean every week like I normally do and the usual clean and tidy daily ...

 

[Lanie]

Our nhs is the most precious thing we have in this country. I’ve always believed that even before this. We have to protect it. I haven’t clapped because I’ve been feeding at that time but I do appreciate it very much and everybody who works in it. It’s not a job I could do at the best of times. So thank you to all nhs staff

I agree my mum is a semi retired nurse, she's currently not working as she has health issues but she really wants to be. She feels its her duty. I went out every week with intentions but no one on my street has been out so I just give a small clap and go back in.

 

[Notothefakes]

Did anyone watch the Channel 4 programme last night “How clean is your house - coronavirus special” or some similar title? I gave up on it in the end because it seemed to be major scaremongering. I’m surprised they didn’t just say attach a vat of bleach to your jet wash and spray your entire house, inside and out, every 2 hours.
Or perhaps everyone is cleaning like they showed and I’m in the minority. I only go out once a week max and that’s to shop.

I chose not to for that reason! It would send me over the edge. My husband already verges on ocd and this has certainly made me have tendencies so I’m just going to do what I’m doing. I don’t need to be obsessing extra!

 

[Squarehole]

I know everyone has their different opinions on the clap and whether it should be done or not but let me tell you something from a front line workers perspective

We can spend up to ten hours a day in full PPE , some days with lead aprons under all that , heat exhaustion , we end up with sore throats and bad chest from breathing in hot recycled air because of the masks we have to wear, when we do take them off , we are left with cuts on lips and noses and marks all over faces because of how tight they have to be, cuts and split skin over my hands over how often I have to wash them every day , some nights it burns when I have my bath because of how red raw they are , waking up through the night because of images you see that you can take back, going home to an empty flat every night because your other half has moved out because of the high risk I carry from being around it all day , it can be like groundhog day every day

So yes , some people may not want to do the clap and that’s their decision but when I’m coming home from work and I see the people in the streets doing it or if I’m at work still and I see police force and fire engines outside of A&e with their sirens and bullhorns , it gives u that slight glimmer of hope inside, it puts a smile back on your face , everyone comes together for that one minute a week and it gives u that inner strength to continue

I am glad to hear you find it up lifting. This has made me reconsider doing it again next week (did it the first two but not this week) but I was also thinking of donating to the buy lunch for frontline staff or something similar if I can find it. I feel like I want to actually give you guys something. Sending you a huge clap this morning and hope you can find the strength you need for another day. Thank you x

 

[MrsGarcia]

Did anyone watch the Channel 4 programme last night “How clean is your house - coronavirus special” or some similar title? I gave up on it in the end because it seemed to be major scaremongering. I’m surprised they didn’t just say attach a vat of bleach to your jet wash and spray your entire house, inside and out, every 2 hours.
Or perhaps everyone is cleaning like they showed and I’m in the minority. I only go out once a week max and that’s to shop.

I managed 15 minutes. It was giving me anxiety. They may have well set up a hazmat station outside the front door and walked everyone through a sheep dip whilst fumigating the house.

 

[Notothefakes]

I am glad to hear you find it up lifting. This has made me reconsider doing it again next week (did it the first two but not this week) but I was also thinking of donating to the buy lunch for frontline staff or something similar if I can find it. I feel like I want to actually give you guys something. Sending you a huge clap this morning and hope you can find the strength you need for another day. Thank you x

I think that’s a great idea. Is there anything like that set up? I think the clap is nice and if people find it uplifting that’s great but equally to give them something to help them get through their day is also nice and more practical

 

[Mabellovestea]

Did anyone watch the Channel 4 programme last night “How clean is your house - coronavirus special” or some similar title? I gave up on it in the end because it seemed to be major scaremongering. I’m surprised they didn’t just say attach a vat of bleach to your jet wash and spray your entire house, inside and out, every 2 hours.
Or perhaps everyone is cleaning like they showed and I’m in the minority. I only go out once a week max and that’s to shop.

I decided to not watch that as I’m trying to relax a bit with my cleaning and hand washing as my hands and forearms are red and dry from a bad reaction to over washing. We aren’t going out but I’m making sure we wipe down any parcels we receive and groceries which is majorly time consuming. The cleaning of door handles a few times a day, hand washing after touching letters or parcels, mopping floors after the dog walks, shoes at the door, making kids keep wash their hands during the day... it’s does cause tension I find, not arguments but having to remind people to do certain things I feel a bit of a nag, so I avoided that programme as I bet it would make me worse lol.

 

[50sGirl]

Would you need to be constantly cleaning like that ? I do a full house clean every week like I normally do and the usual clean and tidy daily ...

I think they were aiming at those who had a vulnerable person in their household.
Cleaning the bathroom after every use, etc.
I’m the only one going out in our house, weekly to shop, so I don’t feel the need.
They were also cleaning the shopping and then the floor that the shopping bags had been in and then the shopping bags.
I know the virus can live for a while on surfaces but I think if I’m going to get it, I’ll pick it up at the actual shop rather than on the goods. Perhaps I’m being blasé or naive, I don’t know.

 

[Kermy5]

Jacob Reese Mogg

He lives down the road from me. twit.

 

[Squarehole]

I think that’s a great idea. Is there anything like that set up? I think the clap is nice and if people find it uplifting that’s great but equally to give them something to help them get through their day is also nice and more practical

I think Tesco and deliveroo are donating free meals but I saw someone fundraising as well I can't find it right now. But I also wonder if there is something else if companies are donating food maybe their is a different idea which would also help in another way.

If anyone knows any please share and I will keep looking. I would love to send flowers or chocolate to lift spirits or buy items that could make them more comforatble. Fans ? Handcream ?

 

[Northeast1988]

I am glad to hear you find it up lifting. This has made me reconsider doing it again next week (did it the first two but not this week) but I was also thinking of donating to the buy lunch for frontline staff or something similar if I can find it. I feel like I want to actually give you guys something. Sending you a huge clap this morning and hope you can find the strength you need for another day. Thank you x

I’m sure your local hospital would appreciate anything you could for them
I know some in my hospital have been donating toiletries packs for the patients as they have no visitors now where families would often bring in little things for them

 

[monga]

I think they were aiming at those who had a vulnerable person in their household.
Cleaning the bathroom after every use, etc.
I’m the only one going out in our house, weekly to shop, so I don’t feel the need.
They were also cleaning the shopping and then the floor that the shopping bags had been in and then the shopping bags.
I know the virus can live for a while on surfaces but I think if I’m going to get it, I’ll pick it up at the actual shop rather than on the goods. Perhaps I’m being blasé or naive, I don’t know.

Exactly ! if we're to over think everything as to where it can live etc we wouldn't even eat at all .I'd be thinking the person that made the bread could have sneezed on the dough , it could be harboring inside the tin of beans it would go on and on .Like you said we'd be more likely to pick it up unroute than the actual shopping ,it would drive me crazy all that obsessive cleaning...