Hello all
Well, first apologies, I think I should have posted on the Covid thread about the family and concerns. However, as I posted here, I thought I should update here.
After talking to Dad, he said that Mum called 111 (NHS advice line ) at 3 p.m. on Sunday as she had not got over her virus. She was told that she would get a call back due to the length of time she's had it. At midnight, they got a telephone call that a doctor would attend within 5 hours as she didn't feel well enough to visit her G.P. Mum then spent the night on the settee next to the phone, staying awake until a 5 a.m. visit. A G.P. in full PPE examined her, stated that she had a chest infection and gave her anti-biotics.
He did not state at any time she had Covid-19 and they forgot to ask! However, Mum was adamant she did have temperature and cough and Dad said she didn't. She pointed out that she was sleeping separately on different floor, and, coughing more at night when trying to sleep. Plus Dad is deaf and didn't hear it. So, I am relieved to a point that it may not be serious. G.P. said that he heard 'crackling' in her right lung. My brother has had the same diagnosis, and, as a driver is back at work and taking his a-b's. Other brother telephoned to say he was improving and also on medication.
Both parents had their annual flu jab last autumn. So, to add to the confusion/anxiety it is flu/cold season here. Mum is still self-isolating and the G.P. was pleased to hear it. Interestingly, the GP had a driver who remained outside, I thought that was a good idea in the sense that I can imagine they would be quickly exhausted trying to drive, find patients and then put on PPE and do diagnosis. But also a risk for the driver as well as GP.
Annoyed though, Dad went out to get groceries at designated time slot for pensioners/vulnerable people, in his car. Although I pointed out that I appreciated he valued his independence, he should be self-isolating because of his age, and because Mum has a virus. He said he did the social distancing thing, wore gloves, wiped trolley with anti-bacterial wipes before and after use, so it was ok.....
I don't think he gets it, he is putting himself and Mum at risk just being out, or worse, potentially spreading another virus at the time that he is mingling with vulnerable or at risk groups.
Yesterday I went to a local garage shop for one thing, the staff behind the counter wore disposable latex gloves and there was a large sign saying that cash was not being accepted. Everything had to be paid using a card (contactless or with PIN). Luckily, as I bought goods less than £30, I could pay contactless (and I was wearing ordinary gloves). However, the small queue behind me weren't socially distancing as it's a small shop. I am avoiding that shop in future....
Trying not to worry or get anxious about it. And to stay cheerful. I said to parents I can shop whilst he waits in car park (I can walk to supermarket alone), I can take precautions of social distancing and wear gloves, etc. and put groceries in his car boot, and then he can unload and wipe stuff down his end.
Anyway, I have rambled enough, and we are all in lockdown now here as of last night. Take care of yourselves everyone and I hope all our loved ones are safe.
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