To not isolate?

[clueless91]

Have followed all the rules as much as possible for the last two years.
Had covid a few months ago and legally had to isolate even though I felt ok, had only started my job a few months earlier so wasn't great timing (supermarket job)
Dd has now tested positive for the first time and I'm feeling a bit achy/tired like I did last time I had covid. I've more LF tests being delivered today so I'll test then but pretty sure it'll be positive.
I'm due in work again tomorrow afternoon and am worrying about having to take time off again. It's not going to look great having two lots of covid absence plus one sickness absence in six months is it.
If I feel ok tomorrow do I just go in? I don't work next to the public but obviously I'm touching things that will go on the shop floor and mixing with other staff who then go onto the shop floor 😕
I'm so confused about what other people will be doing in this circumstance?

You cannot transmit Covid on surfaces - we have known that for a very long time.
If you are in the UK, you don't have to isolate.
We all just need to carry on as normal, so go to work unless you are actually feeling very unwell.

What is your company policy re covid?

Plenty of businesses are wanting people who test positive to stay off.

What's your employer's policy? Follow that.

As others have said, what's the policy? Mine is still not to come in if positive, knowingly doing so is a disciplinary matter. I would probably let them know if you are allowed in, to give other staff members the chance to keep a distance and take precautions to avoid catching it.

I'm in NI so it looks like I shouldn't go in? It's all so confusing to me 🙈 think I'll wait till I can test then phone them (it's Tesco if that makes any difference)

Tell your employer the facts and ask them what they prefer you to do. Some employers don't want people with Covid in because it could rapidly decimate their workforce. Others see their staff as expendable drones and don't give a fuck. Email your manager/supervisor and find out which type of company you're working for.

X-post, NI you should stay home then.

Stay home until your test is done/negative.

(If you’re financially able: if not, talk to your manager, perhaps they can put mitigations in place?)

@Hbh17

You cannot transmit Covid on surfaces - we have known that for a very long time. If you are in the UK, you don't have to isolate. We all just need to carry on as normal, so go to work unless you are actually feeling very unwell.

Depends where in the U.K. she is.