I was ill at the beginning of the month with what they called a "flu-like virus". I had an awful sore throat and dry cough, headaches, sneezing, all sorts of aches and pains including chest pains, and generally feeling like sh*t. I didn't feel well enough to do much at all until last weekend, and even then I decided not to go out except for taking the dog out for short walks (anything longer than round the block exhausted me). I did have one clinic appointment I couldn't get out of no matter how I tried so I drove there and back. I made the mistake of popping in to the supermarket opposite the clinic and really wished I hadn't bothered. Since then I haven't been out at all. I did open the windows to let some fresh air in, but that was about it, and I didn't even bother to do that this morning seeing as one of my cats got out yesterday - they are indoor cats and I think she was just investigating the big wide world but it really worried me as she didn't come back when called. However, after about 10-15 minutes I heard a pathetic bleating coming from outside, and there she was. In normal circumstances where I live is very busy (next to 3 industrial estates and 3 care homes) so I might not have got her back at all. The dog gave her what for when she did return. I don't think she'll be going out the front again.