Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
Dec 20th 2020, 6:20 pm
#182
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
I have to agree with Hiro11. Simply cannot fathom why anyone would put their health or the health of loved one and friends in the line of fire by flying there for the holidays.
Frankly, my oldest daughter is dying of cancer and has perhaps 2 months left to live and it is only now that her one and only sibling will be chancing flying here to see her sister before the end. All precautions will be taken to keep the virus from her by her sister getting the c-19 test before visiting and wearing a mask and washing and sanitizing her hands.
I'd rather see family and friends online, zoom, facetime or skype than face to face this holiday season. I consider the fact they are healthy to be a gift that I would not jeopardize by needing a physical hug.
Frankly, my oldest daughter is dying of cancer and has perhaps 2 months left to live and it is only now that her one and only sibling will be chancing flying here to see her sister before the end. All precautions will be taken to keep the virus from her by her sister getting the c-19 test before visiting and wearing a mask and washing and sanitizing her hands.
I'd rather see family and friends online, zoom, facetime or skype than face to face this holiday season. I consider the fact they are healthy to be a gift that I would not jeopardize by needing a physical hug.
So sorry Rete. I had a SIL die of cancer two months ago, and the other SIL has lung cancer. She just got over having Covid! She is in a rehab facility, as the cancer caused her not to be able to walk. Covid was brought in by the staff, as no visitors allowed. Our niece is an RN there, and she caught it also. Hope your other daughter has a safe trip. Thinking of you.
Dec 20th 2020, 10:38 pm
#183
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
Looks like the US is under pressure to ban all flights from the UK.
I wouldn’t travel anywhere during this pandemic. Things can change so quickly...you may not be able to get back home.
I wouldn’t travel anywhere during this pandemic. Things can change so quickly...you may not be able to get back home.
Dec 20th 2020, 11:37 pm
#184
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
So relieved I did not make plans to travel to Hull this week. I was originally undecided, but I went with my gut and so glad I did.
Dec 21st 2020, 5:37 am
#185
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
Dec 21st 2020, 12:22 pm
#187
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
One obvious example is the State of New York. The Governor has said, and with some justification, that flights from UK to US should be suspended for a while.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...-b1776953.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...-b1776953.html
Dec 21st 2020, 12:55 pm
#188
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
I have to agree with Hiro11. Simply cannot fathom why anyone would put their health or the health of loved one and friends in the line of fire by flying there for the holidays.
Frankly, my oldest daughter is dying of cancer and has perhaps 2 months left to live and it is only now that her one and only sibling will be chancing flying here to see her sister before the end. All precautions will be taken to keep the virus from her by her sister getting the c-19 test before visiting and wearing a mask and washing and sanitizing her hands.
I'd rather see family and friends online, zoom, facetime or skype than face to face this holiday season. I consider the fact they are healthy to be a gift that I would not jeopardize by needing a physical hug.
Frankly, my oldest daughter is dying of cancer and has perhaps 2 months left to live and it is only now that her one and only sibling will be chancing flying here to see her sister before the end. All precautions will be taken to keep the virus from her by her sister getting the c-19 test before visiting and wearing a mask and washing and sanitizing her hands.
I'd rather see family and friends online, zoom, facetime or skype than face to face this holiday season. I consider the fact they are healthy to be a gift that I would not jeopardize by needing a physical hug.
Dec 21st 2020, 5:00 pm
#189
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
One obvious example is the State of New York. The Governor has said, and with some justification, that flights from UK to US should be suspended for a while.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...-b1776953.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...-b1776953.html
https://www.politico.com/states/new-...-to-ny-1349358
Hopefully, this becomes the precedent instead of a ban.
Dec 21st 2020, 6:05 pm
#190
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
After reading about a lady who had 4 covid tests done with only 1 coming back positive, I wonder how accurate these pre-flight tests are and if they are effective and reducing infected from getting on a plane.
Dec 21st 2020, 6:55 pm
#191
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
My son was en-route from Edinburgh back to the USA when BoJo did his announcement. The original plan ( made a few months ago) was that he and I would meet in London and have lunch/dinner together and he would continue on to Austin the following day. Then that got changed when London went into Tier 3 - so we arranged to meet at my mate's house near Banbury. Then I cancelled and we immediately brought his flight forward 24 hours. Apparently a lot of other people on his flight had done the same thing - it was a whole 30% full!
BA gave me a "future travel voucher". If they're still in business I will use it but not planning to go anywhere anytime soon.
I'm certain it was the right thing for me to do but I am gutted. The last 6 months have been really, really hard for me ( not just CV19 stuff) and this short vacation had been the light at the end of the long tunnel that kept me going.
Rete - I am so unbelievably saddened to hear your news about your daughter. My most heartfelt wishes to you all. That and a big virtual hug.
Dec 21st 2020, 7:28 pm
#192
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
Thank you, PF.
My daughter passed away this morning. She didn't even have the 2 months they originally gave her. Her light will join with the Bethlehem Star this evening.
My daughter passed away this morning. She didn't even have the 2 months they originally gave her. Her light will join with the Bethlehem Star this evening.
Dec 21st 2020, 7:33 pm
#193
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
Dec 21st 2020, 9:49 pm
#195
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
Please post your condolences to Rete here
https://britishexpats.com/forum/loun.../#post12948537
I have moved a few posts from this thread over to that one.
https://britishexpats.com/forum/loun.../#post12948537
I have moved a few posts from this thread over to that one.