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[Blot]

I agree that easing lockdown is necessary but just take it in small steps and get the rates down a bit more before introducing the next thing. I think it has a lot to do with the economy though and is this 6 people thing anything to do with DC and that shambles? A diversion?

They could have started the schools then if no adverse effects then start with the other stuff. But I'm no scientist and it's just my feeling.

[Ju Ju]

Yes, I think it's a balance between health and the economy. Very difficult for any government to sort out. Sadly the message has been misunderstood if my elderly parents are anything to go by. They want to come and visit, and sit in the garden,  but this would mean coming into the house to go to the loo. They live an hour away. Neither of them could cope all that time without using the facilities! I'm shielding, so absolutely no. They can't see what the problem is. Now I'm feeling really mean.

[CLKD]

Ju Ju - surely if they are healthy and your DH wipes everything that they touch if they need to come inside?  You can distance if the weather is nice in your garden and wait until he has completed his cleansing?  It will be easier if ever the anti-body test becomes available for us all.

[CLKD]

That's good jaypo.  Have they been in touch during lockdown? Give him his own cleansers etc.?  We don't have visitors 2 stay ......... no one even pops in for a cuppa 'cos usually we ain't here  . 

Annie - do your friends need to go to hospital or have they been advised to treat at home? 

[Ju Ju]

It is difficult. I seem to have a good immune system, which could be due to teaching early years for years.  I have had only 3 minor respiratory infections in the last 5 years, but  2 of which resulted in hospitalisation. This virus is vicious. I'm not prepared to take any chances. No immunity. If I get it, it should not be because I've been careless. (And to be honest, it's been rather a relief not to be traveling back and forth to my parents. We talk on the phone every day. And I source stuff they can't get, thanks to companies like amazon.) I'm glad there is no expectation for you to go back until July, Teresa. At least I don't work as I'm retired and have a pension, so don't have to worry about money.

[Jeepers]

My bf is a dentist, and has decided to take retirement (he sold his practice last year, but stayed on as an associate).  He has attended the seminars from the BDA about cross infection and covid, and it sounds as if its going to be a total nightmare to implement.

The BBC recently put up a "how risky is your occupation" and dental nurses and dentists came out as number 1 & 2 

The thing is most of the work done causes lots of aerosols, and so everything will potentially be contaminated.  The measures they are putting in place sound impossible.  I for one wont be going to the dentist unless its a life threatening emergency! Ad I'm glad ,my bf is not going back if I'm honest

Jeeper xx

[CLKD]

Ju Ju - I keep saying 'every cloud' as Mum's place remains in lock down 

We have a porta potty if we were to visit anyone ........ however.

[CLKD]

Oh do tell the Tooth Fairy ;-)

[Two hoots]

So the total lockdown in Wales has been lifted, i can now travel 5 miles  another three weeks before any more change 

[Jeepers]

what happens if you cross over into England?  Is it like crossing into Mexico? They can't touch you, but you become a fugitive and can never return??

[Jeepers]

I'm sorry two hoots, that was really flippant 

[sheila99]

I wish they'd have a 5 mile rule in England too, at least that way there's less chance of people from high risk areas infecting clean areas.
Dentists can wear PPE to reduce the risk to them, the patient is unprotected. I'm another one who won't be going unless I'm in extreme pain. I'm due a blood test at the doctors but am putting that off too

[Two hoots]

I'm sorry two hoots, that was really flippant 

Not at all, its something that people who live on Wales/England border ask all the time and I dont blame them. If you live in Wales but work in England, which rules do you use, we should have done things at the same time.

If hairdressers in England open before here there will be riots and bad language in this house 

[Kathleen]

Hello Sheila99

I recently had a blood test at my surgery and it was fine.  There is now a different entrance to the practice and everything is tightly controlled. I decided to wear a mask and gloves but I don't think I needed to. A nurse took my temperature and asked if I was living with someone who was self isolating. The blood test was fine and the nurse wore PPE.  My surgery are offering phone consultations as well but for those who need to visit in person everything seemed safe.

Hope this helps and take care.

K.

[CLKD]

The Welsh don't want the English to cross the Border.  Whether that's to do with C-19 ......    or historic.

Full PPE for dentists is extremely difficult to work in anyway.  I had a long chat with our Chap recently and he hates the restrictions of wearing it.