Extremely vulnerable category

[Lockygill]

I’ve just been sent a text from the NHS telling me that I fall into the extremely vulnerable category for the Coronavirus. I am presently stuck out in Portugal with my mum 88 and my partner. Our flight back has been cancelled and we are self isolating. My oncologist seems happy for me to stay put for now but I am worried. We are in a private villa and it feels safe and calm. The text says that I shouldn’t go out for 12 weeks and that I should distance myself from the people I’m with. Not quite sure how I’m going to do that! And as for getting on a plane to go back home, that worries me as well..Hope you are all doing okay out there.

[Hidden]

Hi yes I just received the same text. I am not sure what I would do in your situation, except try to get back to the UK asap, masks gloves etc will help. Hope you can get home soon. Good Luck Lyn x

[Lockygill in reply to Hidden]

Hi Lyn. We have had to weigh up the risk of a crowded airport & plane against having to stay here for some time. We feel safer here as it’s a private villa in a small town. Everyone here seems to be sticking to the rules so it feels safe.

[Hidden in reply to Lockygill]

Understand but if the border closes and the airport shuts down, are you prepared to stay in Portugal indefinitely.

[Hidden]

So sorry you are stranded away from home during this time of so much uncertainty. It is difficult enough for those of us at home, I can only imagine the difficulties as well as the stress/fears you must have being away. I hope that you have the comforts you need and access to care if required. Hope each of you remains well. None of us knows where this is all going but I remain hopeful that if we all do our part and limit exposure we will make it through to the other side in no time.

While facing OC in the early days and sometimes, still, during particularly tough times, I often have to remind myself of the fleeting nature of "today." Despite it's difficulties, we will get through it. We were strong enough (clever enough, brave enough, hopeful enough) to get through those dark days, we can get through these as well.

Hoping your villa is fabulous with a beautiful view and that you and yours can ride this out in relative comfort and hoping you can return home very soon.

[Cynthia18]

I agree.iv isolated myself for a bit. The nrws days you should keep 5or 6 ft away from people.we dont know who is already infected.

[Natsmb]

I flew out two days ago and the airport was barely crowded. In fact there's hardly anyone on the airplane end in the airport. If you do feel like flying out at like a good time for now because at least where I am it's hardly busy.