We moved tables in restaurants or left parties when someone coughed or sneezed near us

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Harry Cahill, age 12, who has cystic fibrosis

Harry, 12, from Kildare, has cystic fibrosis which means he's been living in a 'cocooning bubble' for his whole life. His mum, Ruth Cahill says their family has been familiar with public health measures long before the pandemic arrived, and believes we need to keep making smart choices.

“I feel we have been living in a cocooning bubble since the day CF came into our world. The will to protect at all costs the person we love. We already had hand sanitiser in our car, and in every handbag. We had masks in the glove compartment of the car. We moved tables in restaurants or left parties when someone coughed or sneezed near us. We missed Christmases, Easter celebrations, Paddy's Day, and birthdays over the years due to being in hospital or because we were concerned about catching a virus. Since the pandemic, everyone has been experiencing our daily worries. But life can still be wonderful. Life can still bring you daily joy. Life is for living and we need to keep going. We just need to make smart choices."