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I've been self-isolating for a couple of weeks, only going out for medical issues, for example taking my ill cat to the vet and going to the fracture clinic about my broken arm.
I'm in a moderately highish risk group. I'm only 61 but have moderate neutropenia (low white blood cells, caused by meds I take for another illness) which makes me more susceptible to infection. I'm normally reclusive anyway, so this has made little difference to me. The main source of stress has been caring for my cat, especially with my arm in a cast.
Things have really moved on in the UK. Pubs, clubs and restaurants have been closed, hospitals are cancelling non-urgent appointments (I want to get this cast off my arm!) and it's beginning to seem like an apocalyptic novel or film.
I'm keeping in touch with friends by phone; one of them is also self isolating, he has a heart condition. I just hope the panic buying stops so that I can get a food delivery when all the pasta etc run out. If I wasn't veggie I might even start eating the massive tower of cat food I have in the hall (this is normal, I always buy tins in bulk, but the ill cat is having high calorie, expensive vet food).
Keep well.
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