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Neighbour and I both have Covid can we have Christmas together

167 replies

Oliveoil26 · 21/12/2021 15:57

Posting for a friend he neighbor has Covid and so does she. She’s brought in all the food for a Christmas dinner but can’t share it with family now I suggested she share it with her neighbor. They can aces each other houses through there shared drive ways so wouldn’t be close to anyone else. She was hesitant as it’s not in the rules

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MarshaBradyo · 21/12/2021 16:32

How do they know re omicron?

As long as they don’t create some variant hybrid and we heard here first ;

Laiste · 21/12/2021 16:34

@JackieWeaverHandforthCouncil

My concern is if they have different strains and merge together to create a new one. Where do they live so we can name it first?
Delticron!

Omidelt?

DisforDarkChocolate · 21/12/2021 16:35

I would, in fact its a lovely idea.

If this pandemic has taught us anything it should be the value of kindness and community.

Squeezita · 21/12/2021 16:35

Sounds like The Holiday 2 - Covid Christmas

Bubblty · 21/12/2021 16:35

It would increase their viral loads. Not a good idea.

Offmyfence · 21/12/2021 16:35

Good idea!

RoastedParsnips · 21/12/2021 16:36

Of course you should. Merry Christmas Xmas Smile

Roundeartheratchriatmas · 21/12/2021 16:36

I don’t see why not.

Someone may come along and be able to talk more about viral load or something but I imagine risks are low.

whatnumber · 21/12/2021 16:36

Yes great idea!

Laiste · 21/12/2021 16:37

they already have

Roundeartheratchriatmas · 21/12/2021 16:38

I mean …if they were housemates I doubt they’d be isolating separately would they ?

Tomthumbsbigbum · 21/12/2021 16:39

Life's so bloody miserable at the moment, why add it to it by spending Xmas alone. They should definitely spend the day together.

Roundeartheratchriatmas · 21/12/2021 16:40

Grin yep cross posted.

Even so - although they may want to see thisexpert-says-12501382 and keep an eye on if it changes

OldaRailer · 21/12/2021 16:41

Do it.
Open a window if concerned about viral load.

TakeMe2Insanity · 21/12/2021 16:42

Yes!

OldaRailer · 21/12/2021 16:43

I agree we now need to rebuild connections. And not get spooked by fantasies of spawn of Delta/Omicron in two recuperating mild cases.

LadyCatStark · 21/12/2021 16:43

I would.

humdingle · 21/12/2021 16:44

Fuck the rules.

People have become unable to make decisions any more.

Lollypop701 · 21/12/2021 16:45

As long as whoever goes outside rings a bell warning others, and they should be wearing black with a big white C painted on them, I think it will be fine!

DockOTheBay · 21/12/2021 16:46

I absolutely would do this.

PickAChew · 21/12/2021 16:46

Why the hell not! Make the most of a bad situation.

Doris86 · 21/12/2021 16:46

What’s the worst that can happen? They catch covid? Go for it.

Whilst not strictly in the rules no one is going to know or care.

Laiste · 21/12/2021 16:47

@OldaRailer

I agree we now need to rebuild connections. And not get spooked by fantasies of spawn of Delta/Omicron in two recuperating mild cases.
Spawn of Delta/Omicron !!

Sounds like a 60s B Movie Grin

OldaRailer · 21/12/2021 16:47

Well yes.

Booklover3 · 21/12/2021 16:48

Can’t see why not if they both have it!