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Isolation guilt

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LyndaSnellsSniff · 02/03/2022 17:22

I tested positive on a routine LFT last Tuesday night. So my 'day 5' was Sunday. Still positive on Monday, Tuesday and today. The line was definitely fainter today.

The thing is, I work in a school so I'm following their isolation guidance: isolate for 5 full days, then you can return after 2 negative tests 24 hours apart or after 10 days, whichever is soonest.

As well as reporting daily to the relevant 'absence person', I've been keeping my head of year and the class teacher I work most closely with informed of my situation. Also, a few other colleagues have been in contact to ask how I'm doing.

Over the past couple of days I've had one or two comments about how my isolation seems to be going on for ages etc etc.

I'm starting to doubt myself and keep counting days to make sure I'm correct.

I'm following the school's own guidance but, flippin' heck, I'm starting to feel really guilty and like I'm lying. I send in photos of the tests just to prove I'm not making this up!!

Anyone else felt like this??

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EstherMumsnet · 02/03/2022 20:58

Hi OP. Giving this a little bump for you.

NannyGythaOgg · 02/03/2022 21:44

Covid

tintodeverano2 · 03/03/2022 00:32

So you can return to work tomorrow? Will that be day 10 or 11?

Don't worry about the sarky comments, probably someone who wishes they were off of work!

TheSmallAssassin · 03/03/2022 00:37

Just shows how much they are missing you, time must be dragging for them!

LyndaSnellsSniff · 03/03/2022 15:34

Just shows how much they are missing you, time must be dragging for them!

Ha! If only.

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LyndaSnellsSniff · 03/03/2022 15:36

@32tintodeverano2

So you can return to work tomorrow? Will that be day 10 or 11?

Tomorrow, is my 10th day. I'll be back on Monday. I was still positive this morning.

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