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Fingers and toes crossed for your partner's dad. Me and siblings have already discussed plan of action if dad gets it (east asian, 80s, lives alone, health issues). We're trying to persuade him to stop doing his own shopping for a while. Only thing I'd add is to open all the windows while you're there if you're just dropping in. Do you know any medics you can call for advice?
hoefla-
Thanks. She could form a support bubble with him, but she and I are already one. I guess this is a situation that trumps the rules?
Good point about opening windows, which he’d hate because his flat is like a sauna all year round. My niece and her partner are both doctors, but working flat out for obvious reasons, so difficult to ask. Would be good to get him into hospital, but it would be a fight.
Markyboy
My partner’s dad had a positive test last week - BAME, 70s, underlying health conditions, won’t go to hospital because his best friend went in and didn’t come out. Lives alone in Camberwell, breathing heavily and not eating, so she takes some soup round. Knocks on the door, leaves it in his porch, stands back and waits to make sure he comes to get it... He comes to the door breathing heavily and has had an accident. What do you do in such a situation? There are no fucking rules for this game.
She fortunately has two visors with her from work so puts them both on, goes in, helps him to change, cleans up and makes sure he eats. No gloves, so washes hands, leaves and sanitises. Goes home, undresses in the hall, clothes into the washing machine, shower, sanitises visors... and breathe.
She only had a test five days ago (negative) because she’s a teacher and had a headache and cough. Chances of getting another one on Xmas eve?
Btw she’s a fucking trooper and awesome