I would suggest that instead of imposing deprivations on everyone, those at higher risk of complications from Covid-19 self-isolate wherever possible. The vast majority of the country could then get on with everyday life.

Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 

Without imposing (by force) extremely draconian measures, Covid-19 is going to spread in the UK and other countries (and even extremely draconian measures don't guarantee no spread).

Furthermore, we know that for the vast majority of people who do contract this, the symptoms are not severe, let alone deadly.

But for the elderly, infirm and immuno-compromised, there is the potential for Covid-19 to be serious and, more a minority, deadly.

 I would suggest that instead of imposing deprivations on everyone, those at higher risk of complications from Covid-19 self-isolate wherever possible. The vast majority of the country could then get on with everyday life.

I'd also be strict regarding the hospitalisation of people without severe reactions/complications. Treatment should predominantly be undertaken at home - but with, say, a special dedicated service for those with the virus and at home, if the symptoms become severe or complications arise, whereby they will be fast-tracked into care by a professional.

Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 

 The problem with this is that those with a higher risk are also very often those who rely on others to care for them. They don't really have the option of self isolation.

Originally Posted by: Northern Sky 

Without imposing (by force) extremely draconian measures, Covid-19 is going to spread in the UK and other countries (and even extremely draconian measures don't guarantee no spread).

Furthermore, we know that for the vast majority of people who do contract this, the symptoms are not severe, let alone deadly.

But for the elderly, infirm and immuno-compromised, there is the potential for Covid-19 to be serious and, more a minority, deadly.

I would suggest that instead of imposing deprivations on everyone, those at higher risk of complications from Covid-19 self-isolate wherever possible. The vast majority of the country could then get on with everyday life.

I'd also be strict regarding the hospitalisation of people without severe reactions/complications. Treatment should predominantly be undertaken at home - but with, say, a special dedicated service for those with the virus and at home, if the symptoms become severe or complications arise, whereby they will be fast-tracked into care by a professional.

Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 

Without imposing (by force) extremely draconian measures, Covid-19 is going to spread in the UK and other countries (and even extremely draconian measures don't guarantee no spread).

Furthermore, we know that for the vast majority of people who do contract this, the symptoms are not severe, let alone deadly.

But for the elderly, infirm and immuno-compromised, there is the potential for Covid-19 to be serious and, more a minority, deadly.

I would suggest that instead of imposing deprivations on everyone, those at higher risk of complications from Covid-19 self-isolate wherever possible. The vast majority of the country could then get on with everyday life.

I'd also be strict regarding the hospitalisation of people without severe reactions/complications. Treatment should predominantly be undertaken at home - but with, say, a special dedicated service for those with the virus and at home, if the symptoms become severe or complications arise, whereby they will be fast-tracked into care by a professional.

Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 

The problem with this is that those with a higher risk are also very often those who rely on others to care for them. They don't really have the option of self isolation.

Originally Posted by: Northern Sky 

Without imposing (by force) extremely draconian measures, Covid-19 is going to spread in the UK and other countries (and even extremely draconian measures don't guarantee no spread).

Furthermore, we know that for the vast majority of people who do contract this, the symptoms are not severe, let alone deadly.

But for the elderly, infirm and immuno-compromised, there is the potential for Covid-19 to be serious and, more a minority, deadly.

I would suggest that instead of imposing deprivations on everyone, those at higher risk of complications from Covid-19 self-isolate wherever possible. The vast majority of the country could then get on with everyday life.

I'd also be strict regarding the hospitalisation of people without severe reactions/complications. Treatment should predominantly be undertaken at home - but with, say, a special dedicated service for those with the virus and at home, if the symptoms become severe or complications arise, whereby they will be fast-tracked into care by a professional.

Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 

I had a sobering conversation with a senior medical professional this morning. Not normally known for hyperbole, his take was that just about everyone in the UK would contract Covid-19 this year. 

Originally Posted by: Arcus 

China has taken draconian cases to control this, however, the virus has not run riot in places such as SK, Japan, Singapore etc so the figures of 60-80% are not remotely valid.

Originally Posted by: speckledjim 

My employer remains very supportive and I am waiting to see how things develop this week. If things do go down hill I will be requesting special dispensation to work from home. I have few social activities planned during the next few weeks so this will reduce any exposure to a minimum.

I certainly don't want to have to put my life on hold - but for the first time since becoming immune compromised 17 years ago, I am genuinely starting to get nervous. A serious case of Pneumonia at the best of times could have a significant impact on me, this I worry could be fatal 

Originally Posted by: Heavy Weather 2013 

My employer remains very supportive and I am waiting to see how things develop this week. If things do go down hill I will be requesting special dispensation to work from home. I have few social activities planned during the next few weeks so this will reduce any exposure to a minimum.

I certainly don't want to have to put my life on hold - but for the first time since becoming immune compromised 17 years ago, I am genuinely starting to get nervous. A serious case of Pneumonia at the best of times could have a significant impact on me, this I worry could be fatal 

Originally Posted by: Heavy Weather 2013 

Yeah that's more tricky, their carers should probably take more measures too? (easier said than done, I know).

Originally Posted by: xioni2 

Yes, it's something I'm starting to think about. Given the nature of my job it's highly likely I'll be exposed to the virus. If I get it I can isolate myself but I have an 83yr old mum who is in poor health and relies on my help at least a couple of times a week.

Obviously if I'm showing symptoms I can stay away and she will have to cope somehow but as I said earlier to Roger, the worry for me is passing something on before symptoms show. That also goes for the children I work with who have serious health issues.

I don't expect anyone to have any answers, I suppose I just wanted to share my worries!

Originally Posted by: Northern Sky 

Hard to keep 6' away from people if using public transport.

Originally Posted by: westv 

Hard to keep 6' away from people if using public transport.

Originally Posted by: westv 

Yes, it's something I'm starting to think about. Given the nature of my job it's highly likely I'll be exposed to the virus. If I get it I can isolate myself but I have an 83yr old mum who is in poor health and relies on my help at least a couple of times a week.

Obviously if I'm showing symptoms I can stay away and she will have to cope somehow but as I said earlier to Roger, the worry for me is passing something on before symptoms show. That also goes for the children I work with who have serious health issues.

I don't expect anyone to have any answers, I suppose I just wanted to share my worries!

Originally Posted by: Northern Sky 

Indeed.

Don't use public transport where possible.

Originally Posted by: Quantum 

This is where the problems come in. That’s impossible for vast numbers of the UK population, especially those who are on lower than average incomes. 

Originally Posted by: Joe Bloggs 

 Hey Mark 🙂.

Surely if you’ve been on medication for quite some time now, and you’re undetectable, the risk shouldn’t be any greater to you than it is to anyone else? 

Originally Posted by: Joe Bloggs