Ethical covid dilemma - help

[realtarmar]

Sister is coming to mine for xmas lunch (within the rules) as well as neighbour in his 50s. Sister had covid symptoms very beginning of last week and tested positive a few days ago. Has had directions from the NHS saying that in keeping with 10 day iso period, she should isolate until 24th Dec. Is already feeling far better but obviously observing iso strictly.

Neighbour is not vulnerable but sister is insistent I tell him so he can make up his own mind whether he still wants to come. By the time xmas day rolls around, she will have been in iso 10 days, has a temperature device to check her temp, is fastidious and has ordered covid tests for the rest of the symptomless family - obviously if anyone else is positive, we will call it off.

Do I tell neighbour sister had it 10 days ago?

Why wouldn't you tell the neighbour?

Yes of course you do. Imagine if you don't, sister arrives and mentions it. They're both pissed off then and you be achieved nothing. Just tell the neighbour so they can decide, it's not up to you.

It’s not your decision to make! Your sister is absolutely right. And you need to tell your neighbour now so that if they don’t feel comfortable coming, then they have time to buy food for a meal.

Yes, your neighbour should be told so they can make their own choice.

Tell him.

Not sure which way you want the voting to go, but you absolutely must tell the neighbour.

Why would you not tell him?

Yes I would
My understanding is that they changed it to 10 days from 14 because only a very small percentage of people were still infectious after 10 days and they hoped it would make more people comply. So there is a very small risk I believe. fine for her to come but I would tell the neighbour so they can make up their own mind

I'm not seeing the dilemma bit

Definitely tell him!

Why wouldn’t you tell him? I cannot understand your motivation for not!

Of course you should tell your neighbour. Why wouldn’t you?

Whats your reason for not wanting to tell neighbour?

You are strange...

Yes of course you should tell your neighbour

I’m sure you sister is aware of the other symptoms she must be free of on day 10

Of course you tell him! Why the fuck wouldn’t you?!

I honestly do not understand why you would not tell him or what the dilemma is.

Yes! And I don’t think she and her family should be coming round at all. It’s totally stupid and unnecessary.
People can still test positive 10 days after being diagnosed. It’s highly likely that the other members of her family are positive too. It’s also possible that they would test negative but develop it in the time between the test and coming round to you.

I just really don’t see why it is that important that someone comes round for Xmas lunch that you would continue to be planning to have round a family where covid is definitely present at the moment, and also someone from another household.

I could be wrong but I thought the 10 day isolation was for people who had been in contact with someone who had tested positive for coronavirus? It doesn't make sense for her to be out after 10 days if she still has symptoms

Of course you should, to allow him to risk assess and make his own decision. Why on earth do you think you should keep this hidden? It's not your decision to make but it is your responsibility to inform.

Of course you would tell him. Where's the dilemma?

What’s the dilemma? Of course you should tell him do he can make his own mind up.

I agree with others though that your sister should err on the side of caution and stay home with her family this Christmas.

Yes. Drop the dilemma drama, just give him the info. Worst happens he decides not to come.
So what exactly?

Yes you definitely need to tell your neighbour a so they can make up their mind whether they want to come.

My friend had it and was still testing positive three weeks later.
You have to tell your neighbour.
I think depending on what tier your in you then decide whether for you it is worth spending Christmas with your sister and family, your neighbour or having a quiet Christmas on your own but either way you should definitely tell your neighbour and allow them to make their decision. Is the neighbour a love interest/ boyfriend?

Yes, why would you not?