11-01-2022, 09:33 PM
@dawg like most countries we are riding the omicron wave. It's highly infectious so case numbers are very high. It is less severe than previous variants so isn't translating in to hospital figures. In fact 20 to 30 % of those in hospital listed among the figures are 'incidental', they were admitted for something other than Covid. For the majority it doesn't seem to be causing illness that requires hospitalisation and for plenty more it's nothing more than a head cold.
I don't know how it affects people who are immuno-compromised dawg. I think the risk factors that were in play at the beginning still stand. So age, BMI, diabetes, COPD, severe asthma. Even if you are vaccinated you could still be at greater risk. There is what's called an 'additional dose' for a list of particular illnesses. Its given a few months after the first round and before the booster.
Some are more risk averse than others. You can be 25 and extremely healthy but scared to meet others or you can be 65 with a list of ailments and planning your next trip. Neither positions are 'wrong'. You do you. Which reminds me of a complete and utter dose over on Boards who acts like a Covid martyr
So you really need to decide what level you are comfortable with. Also have a think about what coming home would mean to you and weigh it all up. I don't think putting your life on hold for a virus that will never disappear is necessary but you should be able to strike a balance that's right for you. There are plenty of measures you can take to protect yourself if you are worried, one of those special ff masks (I can't remember the proper name) for example.
Safe travels if you do come
I don't know how it affects people who are immuno-compromised dawg. I think the risk factors that were in play at the beginning still stand. So age, BMI, diabetes, COPD, severe asthma. Even if you are vaccinated you could still be at greater risk. There is what's called an 'additional dose' for a list of particular illnesses. Its given a few months after the first round and before the booster.
Some are more risk averse than others. You can be 25 and extremely healthy but scared to meet others or you can be 65 with a list of ailments and planning your next trip. Neither positions are 'wrong'. You do you. Which reminds me of a complete and utter dose over on Boards who acts like a Covid martyr
So you really need to decide what level you are comfortable with. Also have a think about what coming home would mean to you and weigh it all up. I don't think putting your life on hold for a virus that will never disappear is necessary but you should be able to strike a balance that's right for you. There are plenty of measures you can take to protect yourself if you are worried, one of those special ff masks (I can't remember the proper name) for example.
Safe travels if you do come