Tuesday 3 March 2020

Are you stocking up ....

Are you stocking up in case the coronavirus spreads?I must admit we have done a bit.We have a spare freezer in the garage and we have filled it with bread and meat and fish.We have also stocked up on toilet rolls!!!!Some long life milk too.
My OH has a compromised immune system in that he has no spleen and is on daily antibiotics for life.So we have a bit of a worry there and I would rather be safe than sorry.When I told my daughter I thought she would say I was fussing but,no,she tells me she has enough food to feed the four of them for three weeks.She is a Type 1 diabetic and four weeks ago her OH had a brain tumour removed so they are vulnerable.
Have you made any preparations or do you think it is all a big fuss?
Look forward to hearing your views.

7 comments:

  1. I think it's only sensible to take stock of what you have and make a few arrangements, if possible. Not hoarding huge amounts of stuff but enough that if you had to self isolate you'd not be a nuisance to friends or neighbours.
    I've in a 'vulnerable' group (age) so will consider carefully where and how I go out.
    xx

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  2. I haven't stockpiled but will probably buy extra when I do my monthly shop later this week. It sounds like you and your daughter have made sensible decisions taking account of your individual risks.

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  3. We are keeping our stocks high, just in case, hubby is on the at risk list, and asl baby George, so if it gets close we will stay at home.

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  4. We too are keeping stocks high. Both DH and I are in the at risk list, him breathing and heart issues and me chemotherapy.

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  5. I think it is a sensible thing to do if you are in one of the groups most at risk:)

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  6. No extra food stocking here, however we have our first confirmed case locally! Man came in on a plane from Seattle couple of weeks back (apparently not ill then), dined at a local restaurant last weekend and has now been diagnosed positive for the virus. Restaurant was totally cleaned and sanitized BUT makes you wonder what could have happened prior to that - it's a popular, busy restaurant!

    I think I'll stay home for a while!

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  7. Hubby came home from B&Q with about 72 toilet rolls! I have to say I do think that was over the top. My sister is stock-piling tinned food. I haven't reached that stage yet. But it is all looking very worrying.

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