Quote Originally Posted by Gofer Blue View Post
Yes, that "it's only like having flu" statement makes me smile. As one who has only ever had flu once, I can say it was not a pleasant experience. I was only in my late 20's then and quite fit/healthy but I was confined to bed for a week followed by a second week of recovery getting my strength back. It came on literally within one hour, from feeling absolutely fine to bedridden, with a severe headache, stiff neck, aching limbs, the whole works. Now I am in my 70's, still reasonably fit with no "underlying health issues" so this time around it could be goodnight Vienna for me, much to the delight of some posters on here who see this as an opportunity to cull pensioners!
You are still far more likely to survive than perish.

There is a an American guy in his sixties or seventies on the BBC who said it was like having a mild cold.

I should imagine it depends on the strain of the virus and the viral load. Keep your hands away from your face and maybe avoid eating out or something. Should be ok.