In our house we have 3 children between 3 & 16, me and DH. 2 from previous relationship and one between us. We have SS 10 half the week. We are isolated completely from grandparents etc.
SS brother at his mums house returned from Disneyland Paris around 2 weeks ago (school trip that still went ahead, announced staff infection at DL a few days before he returned). SS has continued to travel between the two houses and taking relevant precautions.
Over the last few weeks SS has claimed on several occasions to have symptoms of corona. They usually only last a short time (an hour or until we are doing something fun and they are forgotten about) and DH is the first to admit he regularly "hams things up". Think hurting his leg and limping for a fortnight (usually changing from one leg to another) or having several days off sick for a tummy ache.
Anyway this morning he was due with us but has claimed he has headache and sore throat. We have to take this seriously so I have said he needs to stay where he is and isolate. Just as he would if he was with us when it happened. Anyway his Mum has more severe symptoms and has almost definitely been infected. Harsh cough and high temp. No energy etc.
How long should he isolate for? DH thinks 7 days as he is showing symptoms. I think 14 days as we cannot be sure he is telling the truth. If he returns after 7 days he could infect everyone in this house. What would be the right thing to do? I know it will be hard not seeing him, but it's the same for many people across the country and world. DH has been prolific on sharing Facebook posts about following the rules, until it comes to him and now they seem to be able to be bent.
I'm terrified of catching it. Have planned my will and am genuinely fearful of something happening to someone I love. Including SS, but it's only 2 weeks to secure the health of the rest of his family. According to DH he only cares about his 2 kids. He actually said that! Sorry for long post, didn't want to drop feed. So is it 7 or 14 days?