Lifting of restrictions doesn’t mean it’s over

IT’S brilliant that those of us who are fully vaccinated are well protected from Covid, but (sorry) it’s not all over yet.

Recently released good science suggests that an unvaccinated young adult who tests positive for Covid has around a 1-in-100 chance of developing long Covid, with longlasting disabling symptoms (more than 12 weeks).

The effect is something similar to glandular fever – this can keep you on and off the sick list for weeks and months and is well worth avoiding.

So consider getting both doses of the vaccine as soon as they are offered. The quicker people are vaccinated the quicker this will go away.

Scientists now think most infections come from breathing in tiny droplets in the air from someone else’s breath.

So if you choose only two habits to avoid Covid and not pass it on, wear a face covering on public transport and taxis, and wear a face covering in public indoor spaces such as shops and bars.

Good hygiene, good health habits and avoiding too much stress if you can will also help.

Being close to people who are singing, shouting or breathing heavily is risky.

Younger people have supported the older population to stay safe and get through the pandemic.

Now in middle age, I’m thinking how I can support the young to avoid this risk?

Frustratingly, any government announcements on Covid at the moment should be treated with a large pinch of salt.

They seem to be ignoring the risk, and the thousands in the UK with long Covid disability, in the hope this will make it go away.

If you are looking for useful advice on Covid, a good place to start is: leicestercityccg.nhs.uk/my-health/

coronavirus-advice/ Stay careful, and enjoy the summer.

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