I have no can and I must all the things

So, to recap:

Am in Rossland spending time with my physically and mentally fragile mother.
Have developed vicious cold.

1) cannot go near Mom until no longer contagious.
2) spent 7 hours with her yesterday, developed symptoms overnight.
3) miserable and panicked.

Have notified RA so they can keep an eye on her and on the lovely woman - also on oxygen - she shares a table with at meals (I sat next to her last night).

Next step, tea and a small orgy of self-pity.

Have established contact with local NDP, will be scrutineering Monday.