should I go on a bus tour at the end of April?

[Beth1949]

I'm 70 and my husband is 73. I have bronchiectasis with asthma. It is well under control.

My concern is that we plan a bus tour that starts at the end of April. We will be with about 50 other people for about 9 days. We live in the states and the tour is of northern California. With this virus, who knows what it will be like in 6 weeks.

My husband doesn't seem concerned at this point, but I'm thinking that if this virus gets more populated, I would like to cancel the trip.

Beth

[Smikra]

If I were you I would cancel the trip. Good luck. Carol

[Hidden]

I agree with Smikra Scientists & medical experts seem to agree this will get worse before it gets better. Anyway, you’re unlikely to enjoy the trip if you’re worrying about Coronavirus

[Hidden]

I would go and enjoy. If the situation deterrents to that extent in the US which I doubt very much that it will, the tour operator will cancel.

[Beth1949 in reply to Hidden]

That is what I'm thinking as well.

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

My advice would be to ask your GP and also your tour operator. If you do go have a fantastic and take good care of yourselves 😊 Bernadette xx

[Beth1949 in reply to Damon1864]

Good idea. I have a routine appt with my pulmonary doctor at the end of March. I will ask him.

[O2Trees]

I'd like to say go - life is short and we need to enjoy what we can - but in your place I would be worried. I go out a lot, community meetings and events, cinema (back row). But previous to and regardless of this virus, I never go into environments Im not able to control. That's how I base my decisions. Don may well be right that if the virus spreads the decision could well be taken out of your hands and the tour operator will cancel.

[jmsutt73]

Since you're posting here, I am thinking that either you or your husband have a lung illness. So, nope, you should not place yourself in the midst of many folks. Too easy to contract disease. J

[Hidden]

I think you already know the answer and what you think is best for you. I personally am waiting till April to see what the situation is before deciding whether to book to go to a Wedding in June, I am thinking if it continues as it currently is chances are I won't be attending.

[Caspiana]

I'd love to say go, but I don't think in good conscious I can. There will be other tours in other buses at a better time. xx 👋😁

[Perrythomas]

Build up your immune systems by eating well - and be guided by the situation- postpone may be a good idea until this blows over- and it will 💕

[BionicLady]

Hello Beth1949

In light of what is happening around the world at the moment, I really don't think it would be safe to go and will you really have a good time worrying about washing your hands, touching anything, people around you coughing😕

I would plan the next trip and I am sure there will be plenty more to come!

Take good care both of you 🌈

[Kpacific]

In the states, we are now being told that if we are older adults, or have health conditions, we should stay at home as much as possible.

cnn.com/2020/03/06/health/c...