Vulnerability at the supermarket
By fufurinha
@fufurinha (11930)
Portugal
March 26, 2020 4:49am CST
This week I had my first adventure after the quarantine started.
I have been "locked at home" for a week now and after these days of quarantine, I had to go to the supermarket.
And I must tell that it was AWFUL.
I live 5 minutes away from a supermarket and went by foot. No problem here. But as soon as I entered and I started overthinking. And every surface that I touched was a major problem (shelves, doors, handles, etc.). I started feeling my hands dirty! And it was really bothering me.
Do you also feel anxious when you go out? Are you afraid of this virus?
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@kevinakash (2084)
• Sri Lanka
26 Mar 20
@topffer yes, it said they are on clinical trials now they have injected the vaccine to a patient already
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@kevinakash (2084)
• Sri Lanka
26 Mar 20
That's so nice to hear. You are blessed with the best neighbourhood
@MALUSE (69390)
• Germany
26 Mar 20
@fufurinha Volunteering sounds too formal. I ask them if they can buy something for me or they ask me if they can bring something for me.
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
26 Mar 20
That is nice! Who is organizing that? The city hall?
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
27 Mar 20
@LadyDuck that is a really great idea!! Wish all cities would do the same
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@LadyDuck (460568)
• Switzerland
26 Mar 20
@fufurinha Yes, the city hall has organized that, because seniors are asked to stay home.
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@kevinakash (2084)
• Sri Lanka
26 Mar 20
In our country taps and sinks have been fixed to wash hands..people have to wash the hands before and after going to the supermarket
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
27 Mar 20
@kevinakash we are trying to keep people at home as much as possible. but the cases are still going up!
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@kevinakash (2084)
• Sri Lanka
26 Mar 20
@fufurinha yep. How is the situation in your country
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
26 Mar 20
I haven’t been out in over a week, because my husband worries too much about me. I worry about him, but he wears gloves when he goes out and throws them away before he gets into the car.
We have plenty of gloves and have given many to our friends and neighbors.
Stay safe and smart!
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
26 Mar 20
But even though it is just him leaving, you both need to be extra careful!
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
27 Mar 20
@DianneN well, that seems enough for me. You'll probably be fine (both of you!)
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
26 Mar 20
@fufurinha I am worried, although he hasn’t been out lately.
When he comes in the house, he takes off his shoes, washes his hands, and takes a shower while I sterilize every sing thing including the doorknob.
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@SunnyBunch (125)
• United States
26 Mar 20
I work in a grocery store and while we have gloves and wipes for employees and customers to use, I am still scared that someone with coronavirus will breathe or cough on me. I really wish I could quarantine but I need money and will still be working. Now it's not a matter of IF I get the virus but a matter of WHEN for me.
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
27 Mar 20
They say that most of us will get the virus. I am not scared of that. I just it to catch in a few months, and not pass it to anyone! That is my major issue... if I pass it to someone I love.
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@SunnyBunch (125)
• United States
27 Mar 20
@fufurinha Well I think it was just hay fever. I just realized it a few hours ago. I emailed my doctor who said to take guaifinesin and allergy medication. I faced a similar predicament about 10 years ago. I went through a panic at that time.
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@Juliaacv (48696)
• Canada
26 Mar 20
I only go out to work these days.
Even then I have a pair of covid gloves, that are a bit thicker then those thin blue medical gloves, and I always have them in the car and when I get out of the car, I take them with me.
Better safe then sorry.
Stay safe.
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
26 Mar 20
We do really need to take care of us and of our friends and family.
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
27 Mar 20
@rakski here we have more than 2 thousand. But let's keep a positive thought
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
27 Mar 20
@fufurinha we are on strict quarantine and only one person is allowed to go out to buy necessities. We have 700+ confirmed cases
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
27 Mar 20
that seems careful enough for me! they say that if you wash your hands and don't touch your face, you will be fine.
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
27 Mar 20
@JohnRoberts that was a nice phrase ahahaha
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
26 Mar 20
@fufurinha The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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@freelancermariagrace (27240)
• Philippines
27 Mar 20
I haven't been out since Monday. And since we have a confirmed case a few blocks away from the house, I will not attempt to go out anymore.
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
27 Mar 20
you should really protect yourself. specially if you have confirmed cases so close
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@lazydaizee (6737)
• United Kingdom
26 Mar 20
This virus has certainly made us all think more about what we do. The best thing to do is to wash your hands as soon as you get home.
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@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
26 Mar 20
avoid un necessary for going outside
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
26 Mar 20
I only went once. And because I really need it. I am at home, locked ahah
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
26 Mar 20
We are somehow paranoid. But in some way, this is good to make us think more on our actions.
