In province visit with family - staying in hotel... would you?

[FigmentSpark]

I would look at the best and worst case scenario.

The best case scenario, everyone is healthy and has fun meeting.
The worst case scenario, many family members get sick because someone is an asymptomatic carrier.

In 80+ year old age group, the mortality rate of COVID-19 is 30-40%... so for for two grandparents in that age group, you have a more likely than not chance, that one of them will die statistically speaking.

You have to ask yourself... even though it's no one fault for a disease transmission, would you be able live with the guilt if that unfortunate death happens? If yes, how many lives are ruined? It's not just the grandparent's... it's also the survivor with the forever guilt.

I could not live with that. It’s one of the reasons I’m not going to see my own parents. Furthermore, I think it would destroy both of my kids if they were the reason, particularly since they aren’t being asked if the want to go. I can’t see either surviving that guilt.

 

[mouse575]

Personally I don't see myself agreeing to make plans for anything for a long time, probably until a vaccine is found. I would just feel so guilty if I managed to catch it and pass it on to one of my family members more at risk.