@Sarah977 @AandM56 Our government is still talking about finger- lance blood tests, to test for antibodies, to get people back to work, & back to going about their daily activities...... Apparently, the best test so far invented has 90% accuracy, so the government is stalling, waiting for a more accurate test.
And Yes, the antibodies mean they've had it, so can't be a carrier.... If we followed your logic the whole world would be in lockdown for ever; we have to get back to normal one day, & the more people tested to show they've had it, the FEWER people left who can catch it... - HERD IMMUNITY!
One of the reasons for the early deaths was that there were not enough ventilators to go around. People were dying for lack of equipment. That is becoming less the case, as ventilators are being invented/manufactured. A brand new 4,000 bed hospital opened in London today. (Built in 2 weeks!)
The fear factor of touching surfaces is over-hyped.... Surfaces are not dangerous if you do not touch them. UK government advice is to keep washing your hands & not touch eyes, nose & mouth with unwashed hands. That's the way to keep virus out of the system. Our government says masks are unnecessary for those who maintain the 2 metres distant rule. Only medics/carers in close contact need masks. And NO mention of sterilising whole houses, tho wiping down taps, loo flushes & door handles seems sensible to me.
-As I write, the health minister is back on TV talking about the immunity test! - I'm sure you could google if interested in the UK government perspective, Sarah!
Oh, & I do not wish to sound cavalier, (I adhere to gov. instructions) - I'm just trying to offer a ray of hope & optimism amongst the gloom! : )