If you have covid nowadays, do you, personally, take precautions?

[WillowtreeHouse]

I have covid at the moment and whilst I'm not holed up in my bedroom, I'm staying away from my family more than usual (teenagers in their rooms most of the time anyway!) as I would if I had a stomach bug or flu. I would doubt I'm very contagious now - day 7 and the faintest of faint lines on a test. I look after MIL part of the time, hence the testing and wont go to see her until I'm 100% clear. Usual handwashing etc but it's struck me how different attitudes are from different people: one friend is horrified that I would venture out of my room at all, while another doesn't understand why I'm not going to the cinema with her tonight. What about you?

[WilkinsonM]

I tested a few weeks ago because I was due to visit parents that weekend and obviously didn't want to take Covid. I was able to WFH so I did. I did spend time with my family as normal and dropped my DS places though I didn't get out of the car. So not precautions like in the old days but I didn't get face to face with anyone I didn't live with until I had a clear test. still managed to give it to a colleague though even though my test was clear and it was a full 7 days after my positive oops

[MegaClutterSlut]

I test when I'm unwell as my df is in a care home and I'm not an arsehole

[Specialcovidname]

Those saying people have to go to work. No I didn't have a cosy wfh job. I lost 6 weeks pay nursing dh, dfil, sitting with him as he passed away and suffering with covid and heart complications myself. The financial problems caused are still ongoing. I had no choice though - we were all very seriously ill so yes I'd take time off and miss a few days pay to avoid putting someone else through that.

[IsGoodIsDon]

I had covid just before Easter and I actually took more precautions than we ever have as we had time off booked over Easter and we didn’t want everyone getting ill with covid and ruining our time off. It didn’t work and DH went on the catch it from me.
I tested as we had older relatives visiting us who is just getting over surgery for cancer and we still had free tests due to working in healthcare.

[x2boys]

@Specialcovidname

Those saying people have to go to work. No I didn't have a cosy wfh job. I lost 6 weeks pay nursing dh, dfil, sitting with him as he passed away and suffering with covid and heart complications myself. The financial problems caused are still ongoing. I had no choice though - we were all very seriously ill so yes I'd take time off and miss a few days pay to avoid putting someone else through that.

Not everyone can do that and whilst I'm very sorry for your Loss
My family come first both my kids have disabilities and the oldest was critically ill in February however if my dh would lose his job if he took time off for Covid despite being clinically vulnerable himself
Even my youngest sons special school.who have children with severe and profound learning disabilities some kids are tube fed and or oxygen
expect pupils in if they are well.enough and don't expect them to test for Covid .

[x2boys]

@Specialcovidname

Those saying people have to go to work. No I didn't have a cosy wfh job. I lost 6 weeks pay nursing dh, dfil, sitting with him as he passed away and suffering with covid and heart complications myself. The financial problems caused are still ongoing. I had no choice though - we were all very seriously ill so yes I'd take time off and miss a few days pay to avoid putting someone else through that.

Would you take time of if it meant losing your job ?

[KisstheTeapot14]

Still have tests and would test if cold/flu symptoms and would call in sick if I had it. Tested DS this morning for same. Would wear mask in crowded space. TBH I avoid crowds/pubs generally as I am wary of getting it again. I also wear a mask if I have a bad cold as I don't want to spread germs to workmates.

I have CFS and it floored me last year - Even having had all the jabs I was off work for 3 months then phased return. I know I am lucky to have that support and I don't take it for granted. I'd isolate to protect others, and because if I get it I need to let my body rest and recover.

It is a very unpredictable virus, and can cause health difficulties of various sorts. Long Covid being one of them. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. I'm sure for most people it's just become cold-like, but not everyone will get that mild an effect. It's not gone away, Covid and its effects have just been 'vanished' in terms of stats and monitoring.

[amusedbush]

I got covid for the first time at the start of this year. I'm fully vaccinated but I have chronic health conditions and it absolutely floored me - I couldn't have left my house if I'd wanted to.

I tested because I had a beautician appointment, I'd started to feel grotty and I knew my beauty therapist was flying home to visit family shortly afterward. She was very grateful and offered to fit me in when I tested negative, which took ten days to happen. I was sweaty, short of breath and exhausted for two weeks and it took a full month for my resting heart rate to go back down to normal.

I'm not keen to repeat the experience so if someone has covid and it's feasible for them to WFH, etc, I think they should. It's not a "mild cold" for everyone.

[lovemelongtime]

So many selfish, thoughtless people shout there it amazes me.

A lot of people are vulnerable or have reduced immunity, if we get Covid it could very easily lead to complications and hospitalisation.

Please think of others before you go out knowingly spreading germs.

[x2boys]

@lovemelongtime

So many selfish, thoughtless people shout there it amazes me.

A lot of people are vulnerable or have reduced immunity, if we get Covid it could very easily lead to complications and hospitalisation.

Please think of others before you go out knowingly spreading germs.

Again lots of people have no choice but to.work even with Covid
If you expect then to lose money or potentially their job and put their own families at Risk for the sake of a stranger then you are also.selfish.

[Beezknees]

@lovemelongtime

So many selfish, thoughtless people shout there it amazes me.

A lot of people are vulnerable or have reduced immunity, if we get Covid it could very easily lead to complications and hospitalisation.

Please think of others before you go out knowingly spreading germs.

It's selfish of you as well to expect people to take time off work in a cost of living crisis when they might not be able to afford to.

People will do what is best for them and their immediate family at the end of the day.

[TheOrigRights]

It boils down to being aware. Apart from the very hard lockdown, which could only be done for a relatively short period of time, and the few circuit breakers, the advice (which acknowledges that every one and every family has different circumstances), it's always been about being aware i.e. doing what you can to avoid unnecessary transfer and risk to vulnerable people.

As PP have said - feeling a bit grim - don't go to the pub lunch planned with your mates, but if you have to take your child to an important doctors appointment and you know you have Covid then maybe try and find someone else, or phone ahead and ask for advice i.e think of others.

[TheOrigRights]

People will do what is best for them and their immediate family at the end of the day.

It's this mindset that we're trying to get people to think beyond.
e.g. If you are unwell with suspected covid then maybe see if you can send someone else to the supermarket or get home delivery, rather than power on and risk infecting others.

If you know your neighbour has covid then maybe offer to get groceries for them so they can stay in, or offer to collect their children from school.

[x2boys]

@TheOrigRights

People will do what is best for them and their immediate family at the end of the day.

It's this mindset that we're trying to get people to think beyond.
e.g. If you are unwell with suspected covid then maybe see if you can send someone else to the supermarket or get home delivery, rather than power on and risk infecting others.

If you know your neighbour has covid then maybe offer to get groceries for them so they can stay in, or offer to collect their children from school.

What about people that have to.go to.work ?
You can't expect people not to prioritize their immediate family and lose money and potentially a,job for the sake of others ,many employers expect their employees In, Covid or no.Covid .

[Beezknees]

@TheOrigRights

People will do what is best for them and their immediate family at the end of the day.

It's this mindset that we're trying to get people to think beyond.
e.g. If you are unwell with suspected covid then maybe see if you can send someone else to the supermarket or get home delivery, rather than power on and risk infecting others.

If you know your neighbour has covid then maybe offer to get groceries for them so they can stay in, or offer to collect their children from school.

People still need to go to work. As a lone parent, my income is essential.

[Beezknees]

@TheOrigRights

People will do what is best for them and their immediate family at the end of the day.

It's this mindset that we're trying to get people to think beyond.
e.g. If you are unwell with suspected covid then maybe see if you can send someone else to the supermarket or get home delivery, rather than power on and risk infecting others.

If you know your neighbour has covid then maybe offer to get groceries for them so they can stay in, or offer to collect their children from school.

Also this is naive thinking. I live in social housing and my neighbours are not the most savoury characters, no way would I have trusted them to pick up my child.

My DS is older so childcare not an issue for me, but working is.

[IkeaMeatballGravy]

Those saying people have to go to work. No I didn't have a cosy wfh job. I lost 6 weeks pay nursing dh, dfil, sitting with him as he passed away and suffering with covid and heart complications myself. The financial problems caused are still ongoing. I had no choice though - we were all very seriously ill so yes I'd take time off and miss a few days pay to avoid putting someone else through that.

I'm sorry that happened to your DFIL. Problem is some people are so vulnerable that even a common cold can cause complications or even kill them. I can't afford to miss a few days pay every time I have a sniffle, I would lose my job too. I have to put my own family first.

[TheOrigRights]

@Beezknees

Also this is naive thinking. I live in social housing and my neighbours are not the most savoury characters, no way would I have trusted them to pick up my child.

My DS is older so childcare not an issue for me, but working is.

They were examples.

[TheOrigRights]

@x2boys

What about people that have to.go to.work ?
You can't expect people not to prioritize their immediate family and lose money and potentially a,job for the sake of others ,many employers expect their employees In, Covid or no.Covid .

They were examples of things people could do - thinking outside the needs of their immediate family. That's all.

[Specialcovidname]

@x2boys

Would you take time of if it meant losing your job ?

I'm actually self employed so the 6 weeks I couldn't work, I didn't earn and my business may well fail because of it. However my DFIL died and my DH almost died (and he was a fit man in his 40's who was running 10k a few days before he collapsed). I'd rather lose my business, job, house than DH and if I went out knowing I was positive and a friend or colleague died because of me I'd never forgive myself. I'm simply asking that people think about the consequences for those around them before they make a decision.

[Qilin]

@x2boys

For all.those saying they would test and isolate + (and patting themselves on the back ) I assume you all.have a cosy work from home job or very understanding employers who will pay you your wage if you are off sick.with Covid ?

Not patting myself on the back, just following my GP advice to protect my own health.

And yes, fortunately I do have an employer who will offers sick pay. Infact the LEA is still saying we have to stay away from school for 5 days if an adult tests positive. So if school knew I was positive (I test due to health reasons) they simply won't let me go in. We are a state maintained school so have to follow the LEA guidance.

[Qilin]

@hermioneee

What I don't get is if you are ill you don't visit someone vulnerable.
Those people that still test - would you turn up if it wasn't Covid but you still had flu symptoms?

No I wouldn't.
But that's not the key reason for me testing.
It's so that I can potentially access antiviral medication and know to stop taking one of my other medications, which I have to do anyway for any big infection.
I've just been diagnosed with pneumonia and taking the same precautions.

[x2boys]

@Specialcovidname

I'm actually self employed so the 6 weeks I couldn't work, I didn't earn and my business may well fail because of it. However my DFIL died and my DH almost died (and he was a fit man in his 40's who was running 10k a few days before he collapsed). I'd rather lose my business, job, house than DH and if I went out knowing I was positive and a friend or colleague died because of me I'd never forgive myself. I'm simply asking that people think about the consequences for those around them before they make a decision.

But you understand that people have to.put their own families welfare first before that of of strangers its not selfish to.want to.be able to.keep.a roof over your families head and keep your kids fed

[MzHz]

@25sheets

I would still test and isolate if I was positive. Anyone who does not is a selfish git.

Well exactly! I’ve got boxes of tests that the school gave out so I tested this morning having come down with a hefty flu overnight

positive. I’m not going to just carry on, I’ll stay home and keep to myself. I’m not a wanker. Anyone could be vulnerable.

[x2boys]

@MzHz

Well exactly! I’ve got boxes of tests that the school gave out so I tested this morning having come down with a hefty flu overnight

positive. I’m not going to just carry on, I’ll stay home and keep to myself. I’m not a wanker. Anyone could be vulnerable.

But your employer pays you sick pay
If you are not aware that many Employers,expect their employees in regardless of wether they test positive for Covid than you need to.check your privilege
And if you expect people to.stay at home and isolate and lose money and potentially their jobs for the sake of strangers then you really need to.think.about whose being a wanker,here ( your words not mine)