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GiveMeMyKeys · 31/12/2021 22:19

Impossible to say at an undividual level, fingers crossed and hope for the best

Yesmate · 31/12/2021 22:20

If it was me I would at the very least be doing a LFT before meeting up with groups of people anyway. I think you can (and probably should) book a PCR based on fatigue.

Bluebellbike · 31/12/2021 22:23

I am triple jabbed. Tested positive with a LFT yesterday. Waiting for my PCR test to arrive now. My DS started with a cold on Monday. He had a sore throat and runny nose. I started with the same yesterday which is why I did an LFT. DS did one on Tuesday and it was negative but he did one before going to work yesterday and it was positive. Two of his work colleagues were already off with Covid. (He works in hospitality). I think DS passed it on to me at Christmas. I am not feeling really ill with it and the sore throat is already a lot better. No cough , temperature or loss of taste or smell. So being triple jabbed hasnt stopped me getting it.

Jjjayfee · 31/12/2021 22:30

Omicron spreads like a dose of salts so given you have symptoms you almost certainly have it. My husband and I both triple jabbed, he got it, granddaughter got it, her parents got it but I didn't. Like someone else said it seems to be luck of t!he draw. Luckily symptoms in our family not too bad. Luckily Omicron seems much less serious.

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LucozadeGirl · 31/12/2021 22:37

Thing is I'm always tired and was up and down with the eldest in the night. I'll do an LFT tomorrow and see what happens.

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LucozadeGirl · 31/12/2021 22:38

@TenLittleDinos

What’s your AIBU?

Dunno. Just posted here I guess for traffic and didn't think.

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SheWoreYellow · 31/12/2021 22:40

I really don’t think it’s a great idea for you to see a load of people until you know, but at the very least tell them the situation so they can choose what to do.

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LucozadeGirl · 31/12/2021 22:40

Eldest had Covid in October. None of us in the house caught it and we didn't socially distance as he's too young. Seems very random.

We were at her house from 11-3.30/4 ish and had lunch, drinks and games there.

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LucozadeGirl · 31/12/2021 22:41

I agree Yellow. It just feels irresponsible.

Is fatigue a symptom? I didn't realise that.

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LadyLazarus40 · 31/12/2021 22:42

@LucozadeGirl

I'm triple jabbed but obviously my kids aren't, both primary aged. I felt absolutely whacked this afternoon and spent all afternoon in bed asleep. were seeing family tomorrow, in-laws of 70 and assorted nephews and nieces. Not sure if this is the right thing to do, although I know we're "allowed".

You’re supposed to test daily as a close contact. I know you’re short of tests but I wouldn’t see anyone tomorrow if you haven’t tested.

TheRealHousewife · 31/12/2021 22:44

@LucozadeGirl

I was with my friend all day yesterday in her house as our kids were having a post Xmas playdate. We all tested before meeting and all negative. She messaged me this morning and told me she woke up feeling tough so did an LFT which was positive. Awaiting her PCR but likely she'll be positive as she has symptoms now too. What are the chances of transmission? Indoors all together for about four hours. Incidentally today I feel exhausted.

A couple of months ago when restrictions were lifted I spent a day inside with a friend. Sat close together, chatting over coffee and a meal, so we were very close contacts. Said friend tested positive with covid the very next day. Miraculously I didn’t contract it 🤷‍♀️. I’m CV too so considered myself very lucky. Earlier on in pandemic my OH had covid. Didn’t get it then either. My theory is that my auto immune disease zaps its ass before it gets a grip 😬

Hope you feel better soon

Darbs76 · 31/12/2021 22:46

Yes fatigue is definitely a symptom of covid. Sleeping all day / feeling exhausted etc. Agree with PP you should be testing daily and shouldn’t visit unless you’re negative (and are testing). But with symptoms you should be getting a PCR and isolating until results

Redinthefacegirl · 31/12/2021 22:56

I think chances are high, here's my anecdotal story:

Went to a small family meal/party for 12 on 28/12. All LFT neg prior. Nephew tested positive on LFT 30th. 3 more positive since and 2 more symptomatic.

DH and I got PCRs at work as we're both HCPs and are both positive. We're triple jabbed but about 11 weeks ago now. Our DSs are negative on LFT but we have home PCR tests on there way.

We were indoors mask free for hours.

Seems a bit hit and miss but annoyingly neg LFTs before weren't enough to stave off omicron (which I presume it is given the tranmisibility)

These decisions are sk tedious but I would error away from the family party based on our current fun.

DancyNancy · 31/12/2021 23:07

My NON vaccinated dd is 8 days in and still negative with the other 4 of us positive cases.
Don't think vacc had any play in it.....we all had similar severity of symptoms within a couple days of eachother.

You'd prob wait til day 3/4 to test....today would be too soon I think

DancyNancy · 31/12/2021 23:12

Sorry o mean wait to test given shortage of tests. But restrict movements. ROI so rules different here....no matter vacc status you have to restrict movements.

Aworldofmyown · 31/12/2021 23:12

Today is too soon, I would be cautious about tomorrow. Definitely tell people you are meeting and see how they feel.
I sat next to someone fir a whole evening who tested positive the following day - I didn't catch it. So I think its very much pot luck.

AnyFucker · 31/12/2021 23:15

Huge chance. Massive.

Assume you have covid and act accordingly

Rainbowsandstorms · 31/12/2021 23:19

I’d avoid seeing relatives tomorrow. LFTs will only tell you if you’re at a point where you have a high viral load. So don’t assume a negative LFT means that you don’t have it and aren’t infectious.

Rainbowsandstorms · 31/12/2021 23:19

In answer to your question it seems really random but I’d assume that it’s likely and act accordingly.

Lindy2 · 31/12/2021 23:24

You can still be contagious a day or 2 before you get a positive lateral flow result.

Don't see your relatives. I'm sure you wouldn't want to risk giving them Covid. It's one thing to unknowingly be infectious but it's quite another thing to keep socialising knowing there's a good chance you could be infecting other people.

feeona123 · 01/01/2022 00:22

Went to in laws for Christmas Day all did LFT’s all negative. Next day mil and sil feel rubbish and get positive lft. Us all negative. Daughter was up that night with a sore tummy. Tested the next day and she was positive. Other 3 of us negative until today….husband felt tired did his test and positive lft, pcr booked for tomorrow. I’m just waiting for mine and son’s to turn positive now

JealousOfDDsOodie · 01/01/2022 00:24

Totally pot luck. 3 out of 4 in a household had it one after another, the other person never caught it despite no isolation/limitation of close contact. It's not inevitable.

The3Ls · 01/01/2022 00:40

Yep exhaustion first symptom here followed by painful throat. Symptoms for 5 days lateral flow negative until 5th day

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LucozadeGirl · 01/01/2022 00:59

Thanks for your replies.
I've started feeling odd in my throat

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Purplewithred · 01/01/2022 10:16

@SheikhMaraca

18% chance for intra household transmission (for people living together) for Omicron,10% for Delta.

So this, but probably a bit less as you only spent one day together.

Ooh that’s interesting - where did that come from @SheikhMaraca?