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Would You Travel Via An Airplane Or Go To A Movie Theater Or Bar Or Restaurant Once The Restrictions Are Lifted?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL

Being immune compromised with HIV can lead to other vulnerable disabilities such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lung disease. For those vulnerable, would you consider venturing out into the public,... safely of course , with a mask on ? . Now remember, not everyone practices social distancing or wears a mask.....

June 23, 2020
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A myHIVteam Member

I cannot put my life on hold to answer your question I must live my life my way I am safe. I do not always wear a mask I do not feel I need a mess being on the drugs that were on it seems they seem to work on the disease to shorten the length of it therefore if we've been on it for a while we may not be able to catch it but of course there's so much misinformation no one knows I just have to live my life as I only know how to live hugs to all

June 29, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

Yes, I have HIV. Yes, I have diabetes. I leave my home everyday to go to work. I refuse to live my life in a box, a closet, or a sheltered life. Am I afraid? No! I came to terms with death long ago. Enjoying life while I can. I want to get away so badly. I will fly, eat in restaurants, go to theaters, and etc... When people are in public, no one tends to sit next to each other anyway. They either sit on the next row, or a few tables away or few seats away. Restaurants, theaters, and other places of revenues are setting up precautions as they open up; however, masks 😷 I will use when I venture out.

June 23, 2020 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

My criteria (rules) for no travel (commercial) until the following is in place. Improved medication for COVID-19 when infected either mild, not-so-mild, or when hospitalization occurs (for me). There's meds that work but more are being researched, tested, and proven successful to date. The other criteria is a proven vaccine. When it's developed, safe, and effective, I will probably still wait 3 to 6 month or more to review how the vaccine is working both in the US and other countries. I love to travel in the USA and internationally; but, being vigilant, safe, and educated may be overkill (for me)...but that's the point! It may be a year or two (and even longer). How long do we wait for relationships to happen or other goals to finally arrive when the time (whenever that is) is right?

June 23, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

I go to the store. I venture out and do thing's. Do it safe and just keep my eye out for people who look sick. I know you can't tell if someone is sick sometimes, but just be smart and be responsible. The most upsetting thing that I had to stop doing is LICKING DOORBELLS 😆🤣😆🤣😆🤣😆🤣

June 23, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

I do miss traveling. I’m supposed to visit New York and received an invitation to 3 of my niece and nephews graduation in Wisconsin. Before the pandemic, I would’ve gotten on the plane the next day. For now I might not travel til next year. I’m gonna play it safe

June 23, 2020

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