Feest Isolation Days –15 February 2021
I’ve had the jab! I’m among 15 million people who have received a Covid Vaccine. I joined dozens of other people inside at Ashton Gate Football ground on Saturday morning and have now had the first dose of the Oxford Astra Zeneca vaccine.
Terry had been trying to book online for me for awhile, but on Friday it was announced that the over 65’s would begin being vaccinated next week. My step daughter sent a link, Terry organised it and then told me I was booked in for the next morning – would I prefer 9:10 or 9:25? The entire experience was well organised with social distancing markers everywhere, hand sanitizers required going in and out, kind and helpful ushers everywhere, and a wonderful team of nurses who delivered the jabs. There were no doors to open, and a few heaters scattered around to take away the worst of the chill. The ceilings were high and the gentle hum of voices was a novel experience! We stood on our markers as we waited and slowly walked through several stations where we were checked in and were asked various questions.
The post jab waiting area seats were swabbed down as soon as someone left, and the chairs enabled social distance. When someone came close to me to have a conversation, the usher was there in seconds asking them to take a seat please. The NHS has done a remarkable job. It felt like being at the airport! Maybe this will be takeoff!
In another three weeks, I will feel less worried about getting Covid when I’m out in the street or pass people in the open air, but we won’t be changing too much yet. We need to see what the plans are for unlocking and we both feel we will maintain our caution for quite a time yet. Nevertheless, it does feel like there is a way forward. All of our friends who have been vaccinated are continuing with caution, but when we have had our second jabs, and if the variants don’t mutate to stop them working, we will no doubt be able to see some people again. We need more information on transmissibility, and whether the vaccinated can carry the virus even if we have had the jab and are symptom free. It sure does feel hopeful though!
Another development this week, that may be of interest to those in the UK who are retired, is a website and Club I’ve joined. It’s called the Joy Club and has lots of good content. They haven’t yet opened their online doors beyond these shores…yet! They only began in December. They kindly commissioned me to write a piece for Valentine’s Day! It was my pleasure to do so. You can find a link to my piece and the Joy Club here…
https://thejoyclub.com/blog/kathy-feest-what-can-i-say-about-love/
Take care, stay safe and enjoy!
With love,
Kathy x