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Having a coronation buffet and I have tested positive for covid

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Rollerbird · 06/05/2023 09:58

I felt a bit yucky yesterday and worse this morning
Tested positive for covid
I've got my mil in her 80's and others on the way round
Everything is prepped
Should I stay in my room?
Give them the choice?
They're on the way but I have messaged the family chat

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Highlyflavouredgravy · 06/05/2023 10:00

Give them the choice

SirVixofVixHall · 06/05/2023 10:03

I would stay isolated, sorry. Your Mil is elderly and nobody else will want to catch Covid. My chest has still not recovered from Covid four months ago.
Rubbish timing for you, but stay in bed and rest and you will hopefully shrug it off fairly quickly. I did too much too soon once testing negative, and I think that is why I am still having issues.

ConstanceReid · 06/05/2023 10:06

I’d give them the choice. None of our lot would be bothered, including the elderly ones.

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Rollerbird · 06/05/2023 10:29

I'm upstairs with a flask and dh has antibacterial sprayed everywhere.
Im actually quite looking forward to the alone time!!

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Qilin · 06/05/2023 10:30

I'd give them the choice.
And if you do join them - ventilate the room every s often and try to sit further away if possible.

Mosaic123 · 06/05/2023 10:31

Maybe you can go in the garden to have a chat to them later if you have a garden.

MrsMoastyToasty · 06/05/2023 10:31

Ask someone to collect it and take it back to their house while you stay upstairs.

Mariposista · 06/05/2023 11:17

I wouldn’t have tested in the first place, but ai suppose it’s a bit late now.

DRS1970 · 06/05/2023 11:37

Didn't think you had to test for COVID anymore.

crumpet · 06/05/2023 11:38

DRS1970 · 06/05/2023 11:37

Didn't think you had to test for COVID anymore.

You don’t, but some people like to know what it is they have got and for covid it’s very easy to find out.

mynameisnotkate · 06/05/2023 11:40

I think you should cancel. I’m just getting over covid and it was horrible, and really stressful as DD is in the middle of her exams. I wouldn’t want me or my family near someone who has it - there’s a fairly high risk of being pretty unwell for a week or two. Not sure why anyone would risk that.

Berlinlover · 06/05/2023 11:41

If you had a cold or ‘flu would you consider isolating? I find it mind boggling that Covid is considered to be some kind of plague, yet it’s fine to have a cold or ‘flu.

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Rollerbird · 07/05/2023 10:47

Well my elderly relative felt uncomfortable being round me, and being with family watching the coronation was important to her, having been there age 18 at the previous one. I stayed away and she had a great time as did the others and it was nice for her great grandchildren to share with her too
Happy with my choice.

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Reallyareyousure · 07/05/2023 10:57

Mariposista · 06/05/2023 11:17

I wouldn’t have tested in the first place, but ai suppose it’s a bit late now.

Wouldn't mean she didn't have it though and wouldn't mean she didn't pass it onto an elderly relatives.

lljkk · 07/05/2023 11:26

Glad you worked it out, & enjoyed the me time.

Candymay · 07/05/2023 11:34

I feel strongly that you shouldn’t invite people over if you’re unwell without giving them the choice. Same goes for visiting other people. This is exactly the same whether covid, flu, vomiting etc. in particular when others are vulnerable but actually you should always give the information.

if your party can go on without you hosting you could stay away maybe? Or wear a mask?

I’m supposed to be organising a party today- planned for months- and I’m bedridden. Nothing contagious but I actually cannot attend my own party. The family are going to put it all together for me I hope.

yoyve reminded me that I’m not alone op! Hope you feel better soon!

nether · 07/05/2023 11:39

You absolutely have to give them the choice by notifying them before they travel

And the government guidance for those with covid is to avoid all contact (especially indoors) with other people unless it's essential, so you also need to stay away from all guests (as by no stretch is a party essential)

Oneglassisnotenough · 07/05/2023 11:41

DRS1970 · 06/05/2023 11:37

Didn't think you had to test for COVID anymore.

Most people who do it do it to find out what they’ve got as well as being courteous. As in the case of op.

Qilin · 08/05/2023 17:51

Berlinlover · 06/05/2023 11:41

If you had a cold or ‘flu would you consider isolating? I find it mind boggling that Covid is considered to be some kind of plague, yet it’s fine to have a cold or ‘flu.

My reactions to covid have been much worse than any cold I have had. I don't have a great immune system due to a health condition and medication. Also means the vaccines don't last as long we thing. Covid the first time put me in hospital and left me with an additional life long health condition. Second time I was able to have anti virals. Last twice it's not been as bad, but worse than a cold. I have only knowingly had flu once - I wouldn't have socialised with it, wouldn't have been able to manage it anyway.

I test for symptoms as its how I can access anti viral treatment and also because it means I need to stop taking one of my medication, in order to reduce the risk of making it worse.

I wouldn't knowingly pass on any virus to someone else, especially if they were more vulnerable to illness, be that flu or covid. I would give people the option. I don't isolate at home as DH and DD are happy to take the risk.

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