Friend annoyed with me because of Covid result

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On Friday, my friend's DC and mine got together and spent a few hours hanging out playing a sport . We had a chat together when we collected our kids, then went our separate ways. On Saturday morning, my DH woke up dizzy, thought it was vestibular neuritis again, looked online for an OTC remedy and read a Harvard article about dizziness being a Covid symptom, so took a PCR. This morning, me and the DC did lat flows and mine had a very faint line. Texted the people we had been in contact with to give a cursory heads up. Took myself and DC for a test; while getting it, DH got his back positive. Immediately texted all people we were in contact with to let them know there was a positive in our household. This particular friend read the message and didn't respond, but immediately put up a Facebook post saying she was furious that someone she had been in contact with had Covid and put her CV self and her child at risk for a game of football rather than staying home and being safe and considerate, and if she dies she hopes they feel guilty for being such a selfish fucker.

Uh.

How do I respond to that?

Just focus on yourself and your family and get through Covid, forget that idiot, she's clearly an attention seeker if she posted it on Facebook so don't give her the satisfaction.

OP, did you explain to your friend the timeline of events in your text? Was it clear that nobody in your household had symptoms when you saw her?

I wouldn’t respond on her FB, personally. If you didn’t make it clear to her, I would text her and explain. If you did, I’d ignore her.

My vaccinated DH got it from unvaccinated DD. Neither myself (vaccinated) or child DS got it. Actually DD's unvaccinated boyfriend didn't get it either, which was a surprise. It really is luck of the draw whether you get it or not.

Your friend is out of line.

Several people I know have gotten Covid recently despite being fully vaccinated.

Symptoms have been mild, similar to hay fever.

What a ridiculous twat that women is.

I think I'd quite enjoy putting her phone number into the test and trace link tbh and then blocking the twat.

I wouldn't get into an online battle.

If you want to respond just post Yes, isnt it dreadful, my poor husband developed symptoms on Saturday and now our son isnt too well. Fortunately the adults are vaccinated so are OK so far.

Your friend could have social distanced and taken precautions not to catch Covid from anyone. So if she didn't and is now pissed off, she should only be pissed off at herself.

Tell her to fuck off and then block her the silly bitch.

People are positive without symptoms. How is she managing that?

My step son was supposed to come this week I haven't t seen him for months.

He's took a pcr to be on the safe side before he comes snd he feels ok but he has no symptoms and he's positive so can't come.
H s not been in contact with anyone who has it.

At the min these are just the breaks at the min.

I like thehop’s response too, although I’d take out the word hideous.

Another vote for comment on her post that your crystal ball had gone for a service that day. Don’t leave her thinking that you already knew before meeting up with her.

You don’t. She’s an idiot. If I understand you correctly, you had no hint of Covid when you actually met up. Could just have easily been her passing it on to you.

I also agree with @Thehop response. Then ditch the bitch as a friend.

Yeah I definitely would have responded to her post by now, even if just a "As I already told you, DC was the first in our household to become symptomatic, with symptoms developing the day after we saw you, which prompted us to get tested. Your message is dishonest and hurtful."

She may be angry and/or afraid, but this is no way to treat a friend - she's shown you clearly that she doesn't consider you a friend and I suggest you now need to step away, OP.

I hope you and your family recover thoroughly and as quickly as possible. 🌹

Have you had your results back yet?
I know you were probably trying to do the right thing but at the time your friend was only a contact of a contact and therefore no requirement to be informed as your lateral flow was really inconclusive.
If you were outside there is less of a chance if her contracting covid from you (assuming your tests come back positive). This seems a massive over reaction unless she has never been anywhere/met up with anyone prior to this. There is no way of knowing if someone has covid so it’s an unreasonable response to post on social media.
I’d message her and say you are as a friend you are disappointed with her reaction/response bearing in mind you were not aware prior to meeting up with her and her post on social media was unwarranted and unnecessary.

I’d be equally snippy back.;
“ How on earth do you not know how Covid works even now? Especially as you are vulnerable. Please think before spreading nonsense on social media”
and then block.

I’d call her out in public for sure. She may not even have to isolate yet anyway. So rude. We have all just had Covid, I (double jabbed) caught it from my DS, wouldn’t dream of blaming him. Been rough despite the vaccination. Hate Covid so much but you can’t go round getting angry with people. Stay inside if you’re that at risk. So much Covid around now despite what anyone might think by restrictions being lifted

I just wondered if they'd taken active steps to protect themself. My mind just works that way.

Hope he feels better soon. After having it for 4 months last year I recommend decent hot toddies. I literally think this is the only thing that kept me alive.

@QueenBee52 - headache is the first sign we all had (myself and my two teens). I’m double jabbed too but still had it and it’s been a rough 2.5wks for me but kids are fine (despite them being the unvaccinated!)

OP hope son feels ok soon. If you can order calpol vapour plug ins they really help when ill with covid

Oh god, does anyone else get the feeling she's had this Facebook status banked and has been patiently waiting to be a close contact... The drama of it, completely unnecessary!!

Copy and paste the response from @thehop and think no more about it, just concentrate on getting you and your family better

Your so called friend is a dick. Imagine having a mate like that? No message to ask if you need help, how you all are, if you need anything brought by. Wow. Block and delete.

Ps hope your family are better soon.

[quote Darbs76]@QueenBee52 - headache is the first sign we all had (myself and my two teens). I’m double jabbed too but still had it and it’s been a rough 2.5wks for me but kids are fine (despite them being the unvaccinated!)[/quote]

glad to hear you are on the mend .. 🎉

I would have to respond to her publicly on Facebook. I couldn’t be friends with someone like that so I would end the friendship. I would follow up with a text and delete all contact. She doesn’t sound like much of a friend anyway.