To not cancel our wedding because DS has COVID

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Hi all. 1 year old son has had a bit of a cough for about a week. He's a bit tired but otherwise well. No fever, happily playing etc. Went to the GP today just in case it was another chest infection (he's already had several). Turns out he has COVID.

Here's the kicker... Me and DSs dad are due to get married on Thursday and DS is obviously attending 😅 We've taken tests and so far they are negative. My colleague is saying I'm being selfish by not cancelling the wedding. Me and my partner have decided to go ahead with it, but of course will be telling all guests that DS has COVID and letting them make their own decision about attending.

YANBU - no you shouldn't cancel
YABU - You should cancel

yeah, you know covid causes pneumonia, right?

threatmatrix · 13/08/2020 17:34

There is also only 10 cases of children getting Covid And none of a child passing it on.

@threatmatrix 😂

threat matrix · 13/08/2020 17:34

There is also only 10 cases of children getting Covid And none of a child passing it on.

😂😂😂

hilarious, obviously they didnt get to peek into what was happening at my school!

Oh dear, you should really think about that statement. Pneumonia and flu disappeared during the pandemic. 🙄funny that isn’t it. You still haven’t commented on the tests which is what I was originally posting about until you trusted what I said.

Of course don't cancel!

Have you seen the post you made back at in 2020 @threatmatrix
did Karey Millen tell you that? 😂

Hope you have a wonderful derful wedding day today

There is no drama in OP informing guests that her child has been unwell. No drama at all.
I went to a wedding this summer where the very young nephew of the bride was just about well enough between chemo to attend the ceremony. If his parents hadn't created 'drama' to ensure he was not consciously put under extra risk then there is no way they would have gone. As it was, every guest was absolutely willing to respond to the 'drama' by testing before they attended.

@CharlotteBog whatever makes people feel in control I suppose. The efficacy of LFTs is about 50% for those without symptoms - add to that user error and those who may have pretended to comply with the request - I would suggest the largest benefit of the precautions taken was to reduce anxiety about a vulnerable youngster attending.

Out of interest, how many didn't attend due to a positive result?

@lemmein

The efficacy of LFTs is about 50% for those without symptoms

Out of interest, do you have a source for that stat?

Enjoy your day!

Schools don’t request staff or pupils to test for Covid now or to inform them if you have it. Kids will be among it daily at the moment. It’s just another seasonal bug.

Yep, here:

www.evidentlycochrane.net/rapid-point-of-care-tests-for-diagnosing-covid-19-infection/

Though it's 55% according to that link- still not great!

🤦🏻‍♀️ it could have been bacterial and requiring antibiotics. Covid (and others) are viral.
There’s nothing wrong with taking a baby to the doctor if you’re worried.

No restrictions for covid now but letting people know is of course the right thing to do. Had he not had a test no one would know but good that he has, for him and as a precaution for vulnerable people. Everyone can choose if they will attend, attend with masks and precautions etc. It's your wedding, a day for and your partner to celebrate, whether all.or some in attendance, your choice. Xx

depends on the school, ours still insists on 5 days off

But they won’t be insisting you test or inform them if you do. It’s 5 days if you test and inform them, you are under no obligation to do so.So if you choose not to test ( and most don’t now) it’s no different to any other bug.

People who think covid is a cold = morons

Go ahead! You're not doing anything against "rules". You don't even have to test now.

Except for the people for whom it’s not.

Oh that’s great. I had it 9 months ago, developed Long Covid and I still can’t work a full week. On top of my kids and caring for elderly parents I am shattered and ill. It’s completely ruined my year, which will be the last year of my dad’s life.

I hope everything went well. I know someone who got married last year (fairly big wedding) despite testing positive herself - she wasn’t that ill!

What have I just read? Is this a 2020 throwback