What's the right thing to do?? I need some advice

[CleanUpWoman]

Developed a tight chest today, no persistent cough, a couple of tickles every now and then, no temp, but do feel unwell.

DS (6) has been at his dad's for a few days, due home tomorrow. Is he OK to come home?? He's not in an at risk category, perfectly healthy. I'm prepared to self isolate with him for 2 weeks but am I being really selfish and/or foolish to have him back?
I could not bear to be apart from him for 2 weeks!
I can't think straight, the news today and social media is sending me insane.

God my anxiety is sky high

Once you have symptoms you only need to isolate for 1 week. I’d let him stay with his dad otherwise he’ll need to isolate with you for 2. You should stay home anyway for this time but it’s unfair to risk him getting ill.

Shit, I know you're right.... This is already the longest we've been apart. Another week? I was not prepared for this at all

It's not just because of the isolation. You need to think about what if you get too ill to care for him. It's hard, but it's a right decision not to have him home.

Oh god I hadn't even thought of that. I'm hoping that as I'm healthy and under 40 not in an at risk group I'd not be too bad.
Something else to send myself mad worrying about

Just stay safe and hope you feel better soon

It’ll be hard and you’ll miss him terribly but it’s best he stays with his dad, look after yourself and focus on getting well again. He’ll be fine.

Yes stay with dad if possible

Well I know I wouldn’t want to risk the very high likelihood of my son becoming ill (and could be seriously ill, there’s no guarantee it would be mild)... so as hard as it is, he should stay safe at his Dad’s. no real choice here...

I think he'll need to isolate anyway, won't he? Unless he's been out of the house for 5 days, he could well have got it from you in that 5 days before your symptoms started.

He's been away since Tuesday, so should be ok

You're in a low risk group for death, but please be aware 40% of people 30-59 in China have needed hospital treatment with covid19 - thats why there is so much stress on hospitals and Italy has had to restrict who has access to a ventilator. Even a mild case in adults has most people in bed unable to function for a week. The WHO has defined 'mild' as anyone who does not need additional oxygen support, which is not mild as most of us think of it. Keep him with his dad, it's more likely you have a run of the mill cold or sore throat, but it's better to be safe right now. Take care of yourself.

Thank you xx decision has been made.
It will be the biggest test as we've never been apart for this long before. But I know it's for the best.