Confused about whether to self isolate or not.

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Dd went out on Thursday night (results day), and it turns out she was with two girls who had been with another girl who has since tested positive.

The two girls have been told to self isolate and wait and see if they develop symptoms.

Should we be doing the same?

We’re in a position to be able to bunker up for a couple of weeks, but is this unnecessary overkill?

The person who has been within 2m for more than 15mins of a confirmed case has to isolate...is that your daughter or her friend?

The 2 girls who dd was with were with the girl who has tested positive.

Turns out DD’s boyfriend had the girl who tested positive in his car, so he’s self isolating too. Dd saw him last on Friday.

Dd didn’t have any contact with the girl, but she was with the two others and her boyfriend.

I was told you don't have to isolate if you haven't been in contact yourself, my DM was in contact with her plumber who then tested positive, I saw her the day after he had been at her house and when she got her test she was told it was only her who needed to isolate.

No harm in being extra careful for a few days though

She doesn't have to unless the friends or the boyfriend tests positive, you don't have to unless dd tests positive.

I would be being careful with anyone you know to be vunerable though and maybe giving seeing them a miss for a bit.

Unless she’s had contact with someone who has tested positive she doesn’t need to isolate. It’d probably be prudent to be a little bit more cautious for the next week or so though in case any of those she’s been in contact with have picked it up.

Thank you, this is what we’ve been doing.
I’ll avoid seeing elderly parents for the time being.

I’ll assume it’s ok for ds to go and stay at his dad’s.

As you're aware of an obvious transmission route into your family, I would say you should make your DS's dad aware of the situation and ask whether he wants to delay seeing him, particularly if your DS's dad or anyone in his household has any health issues. Ideally I think your DS shouldn't go for the time being. I'm not talking here about official rules, but I do think everyone should do their bit to avoid the virus spreading. Personally, if you're aware of an obvious Covid risk due to a specific contact, I don't think it's right to have contact with others without letting them know.