Bouleversee wrote:Thanks, Scotia. I expect that those elderly people were, like me, worried about catching the virus but we know by now that masks are more effective at stopping the spread of the virus than stopping being infected by it and I doubt if all those who have been socialising and possibly may be carrying the virus will wear masks. In any event, it's difficult to eat and drink while doing so and it may turn out to be a stand up nibbles affair with people in close contact. I may not be able to track down a stockist in time anyway (completely failed to find out whether the Lloyds at Sainsbury's have it) but it would be nice to know whether it's worth the effort.
I attended the funeral of an old friend last week. The chap was a retired and very well known local farmer and there was a very large turn out. In church, few were wearing a mask. I declined the invitation to come along to the reception afterwards mainly on the grounds that I did not want to expose myself without good reason to a bunch of people who had mostly travelled some distance to be there so I excused myself and went home. I did not get Covid.
My sister on the other hand attended her church a few weeks back, where there were a lot of strangers attending a christening. She caught Covid, as did the Minister and several other folk that she knows. It is still around and can be unpleasant. The minister was away from her duties for three weeks, is younger and had not qualified for the spring booster.
I would therefore suggest that if you need to attend, wear a mask and do not go on to any reception. That will not guarantee that you will not catch it but will reduce the chance I should think.
Dod