To think my colleague is being irresponsible?

[Iwillbouceback]

Just want to start this by saying that I know the updated guidelines suggest that how she is behaving is perfectly fine so this isn’t an AIBU regarding the following or breaking of guidelines, merely one on doing something that is morally right given the rising rates of Covid again.

Colleague’s husband has Covid. She developed symptoms Sunday but her LFT is negative so she’s at work, going about her business as normal, and not even wearing a mask when in close contact with others, including those who are vulnerable and extremely vulnerable. (Not health care!)

Aibu to think she is acting quite irresponsibly? She’s refusing to get a PCR as her LFT is fine, even though she’s complaining about feeling unwell.

@Justcallmebebes

It's over. No one cares. Move on

If it's over, how come cases and hospital admissions are on the increase again?

My mate works in dementia care. They've just had their first ever cases among residents, and are gutted about it, after they'd kept residents and colleagues safe for so long.

Friend is on immuno-suppressant meds, so is on restricted duties and will have to self-isolate if cases at work continue to rise.

She's following the rules.

I wouldn’t stay off work if my partner had covid and I didn’t, any more than I wouldn’t stay off work if my partner and a cold or flu and I didn’t. You are being silly OP and about two years out of date.

Lets try to remember that other cold and flu viruses are available.

Maybe.....just maybe she doesnt even have covid and you're getting your knickers in a twist over nothing.

Even if she does, so bloody what. Life has moved on, covid is now like a cold for the majority so just get on with it. Hell, even the good old fashion cold from the 2019 days of old could kill the vulnerable. Yet no one would bat an eye then.

I am absolutely done with it, my family are done with it. It has taken years of our lives so no, I don't care if people with a sniffle come into work.
Life has to go on, most people cannot afford time off work (have you seen the news about the cost of living increases lately?) People are worn down and sick of even thinking about bloody covid.
Before anyone asks I have a clinically vulnerable person in my household....guess what, even he's done with giving a fuck about it!

@MrsDThomas

Absolutely wouldn’t bother me.

I live, carry on and simply don’t give a shit anymore.

I learned a 16 yr old i know died today after year of MH issues. Covid really fucked him up and rules and regulations and no access to the help he needed.

Enough is fucking enough.

That's absolutely horrific @MrsDThomas and is a fact so many are steadfastly ignoring this aspect of the past 2 years.

@MichelleScarn
@MrsDThomas
Totally agree.
The collateral damage Covid (or the fear of Covid) has caused can be measured so much more easily and tragically than whether lockdowns, rules and frightening the bejeebus out of everyone actually helped at all.

Its MH issues
Cancer patients not getting seen
Family support not being allowed in hospital

Ive seriously had enough. Its time to move on and get back to treating people. Stop using covid as an excuse.

Our family aren't testing any more, unless we are specifically going to be visiting a location where there are extremely vulnerable people (hospital or care home). If we or the kids are actually feeling too unwell, we will be off school/work anyway, we don't need to know if its Covid causing that vs any other virus. We don't typically miss school/work for mild symptoms like a runny nose or the kids would never be there.

Friend is on immuno-suppressant meds, so is on restricted duties and will have to self-isolate if cases at work continue to rise.

People on immuno suppressant meds have always struggled with working in any people facing role. My friend had to give up her job (pre covid) due to the risk of exposure in the workplace to mild viruses etc that she couldnt fight off. Covid isn't your friends problem - her immunosuppression is.

What’s your workplace policy? She’s not too ill to work, so would they allow sick leave? If yes, would it be paid?