COVID - general discussion - Temp Locked
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Cornersteady replied on 21/12/2020 20:23
Posted on 21/12/2020 20:23
The way I personally look at it is that:
a) use the current rules not as a target to be achieved but the max. As they change so the max changes.
b) Do a personal risk assessment keeping within the rules, personally I haven't changed my lifestyle going into Christmas from what I've been doing since the last lockdown. I just want to stay safe and will keep myself and mine as safe as possible. If others break the rules I won't be near them.
c) don't judge or finger point at others, just keep yourself safe.
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Cornersteady replied on 21/12/2020 20:25
Tinwheeler replied on 21/12/2020 20:32
Posted on 21/12/2020 20:23 by CornersteadyThe way I personally look at it is that:
a) use the current rules not as a target to be achieved but the max. As they change so the max changes.
b) Do a personal risk assessment keeping within the rules, personally I haven't changed my lifestyle going into Christmas from what I've been doing since the last lockdown. I just want to stay safe and will keep myself and mine as safe as possible. If others break the rules I won't be near them.
c) don't judge or finger point at others, just keep yourself safe.
SeasideBill replied on 21/12/2020 20:42
Posted on 21/12/2020 20:42
There is a misguided belief that if you simply keep yourself to yourself then it doesn’t matter much what others do, as they inhabit a parallel universe and will be the only one to suffer the consequences. That’s great if it pans out like that, but **** happens. What if you develop a health problem and have to visit a GP, Dentist or hospital? What happens if your car breaks down when you’re out and about on essential journeys? What happens if your heating/plumbing fails and you need urgent repair etc etc.....?
If others break the rules then you just mind find yourself very near to them!
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Rocky 2 buckets replied on 21/12/2020 20:58
Posted on 21/12/2020 20:42 by SeasideBillThere is a misguided belief that if you simply keep yourself to yourself then it doesn’t matter much what others do, as they inhabit a parallel universe and will be the only one to suffer the consequences. That’s great if it pans out like that, but **** happens. What if you develop a health problem and have to visit a GP, Dentist or hospital? What happens if your car breaks down when you’re out and about on essential journeys? What happens if your heating/plumbing fails and you need urgent repair etc etc.....?
If others break the rules then you just mind find yourself very near to them!
Posted on 21/12/2020 20:58
Well I would put my mask on, gel up & stay away from the people who are helping me👍🏻. It’s called thinking on your feet or having a plan B. If it would help me to ensure I don’t get the virus i will try your idea I won’t keep myself to myself(like the scientists say I should btw) I will mix thoroughly, although I can’t actually see how that will keep me safer but you seem convinced🤔🤷🏻♂️
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Tinwheeler replied on 21/12/2020 20:59
Posted on 21/12/2020 20:42 by SeasideBillThere is a misguided belief that if you simply keep yourself to yourself then it doesn’t matter much what others do, as they inhabit a parallel universe and will be the only one to suffer the consequences. That’s great if it pans out like that, but **** happens. What if you develop a health problem and have to visit a GP, Dentist or hospital? What happens if your car breaks down when you’re out and about on essential journeys? What happens if your heating/plumbing fails and you need urgent repair etc etc.....?
If others break the rules then you just mind find yourself very near to them!
Cornersteady replied on 21/12/2020 20:59
Posted on 21/12/2020 20:42 by SeasideBillThere is a misguided belief that if you simply keep yourself to yourself then it doesn’t matter much what others do, as they inhabit a parallel universe and will be the only one to suffer the consequences. That’s great if it pans out like that, but **** happens. What if you develop a health problem and have to visit a GP, Dentist or hospital? What happens if your car breaks down when you’re out and about on essential journeys? What happens if your heating/plumbing fails and you need urgent repair etc etc.....?
If others break the rules then you just mind find yourself very near to them!
Posted on 21/12/2020 20:59
I think you're using very weak examples here.
What if you develop a health problem and have to visit a GP, Dentist or hospital?
I would expect those places to have the protection necessary, and really I won't be going near any non medical staff and then the only way I would be 'exposed' to risk would be with GPs, dentists or hospital staff. Are you suggesting those types of people will breaks the rules?
What happens if your car breaks down when you’re out and about on essential journeys?
Again the recovery staff attending will be wearing protective masks, and I certainly won't be near them.
What happens if your heating/plumbing fails and you need urgent repair etc etc.....?
I refer you to my second answer. I'll let them fix the problem then disinfect any places they went.
Pretty simple really.
Keep yourself safe. Worry only about yourself.
Anyway what is your way round any of your examples?
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SeasideBill replied on 21/12/2020 21:11
Takethedogalong replied on 21/12/2020 21:11
Posted on 21/12/2020 21:11
Minimising risk is all we can hope to achieve. Eradicating it is well nigh impossible.
I am currently working on getting my Mum for her first jab tomorrow. Gloves, mask, face shield. Just hoping our area doesn’t suffer a huge rise in cases, it’s taken months to get Into a slightly better place.
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SeasideBill replied on 21/12/2020 21:14
Posted on 21/12/2020 20:59 by CornersteadyI think you're using very weak examples here.
What if you develop a health problem and have to visit a GP, Dentist or hospital?
I would expect those places to have the protection necessary, and really I won't be going near any non medical staff and then the only way I would be 'exposed' to risk would be with GPs, dentists or hospital staff. Are you suggesting those types of people will breaks the rules?
What happens if your car breaks down when you’re out and about on essential journeys?
Again the recovery staff attending will be wearing protective masks, and I certainly won't be near them.
What happens if your heating/plumbing fails and you need urgent repair etc etc.....?
I refer you to my second answer. I'll let them fix the problem then disinfect any places they went.
Pretty simple really.
Keep yourself safe. Worry only about yourself.
Anyway what is your way round any of your examples?
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