Been in contact with a confirmed case

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Hope someone can help. I saw my brother on Saturday and he's had confirmation this morning that he's tested positive. I'm feeling very concerned (and hormonal) as I have a three week old son. I'm now self-isolating of course but Is there anything I should be doing for my baby son? We aren't displaying symptoms at this time.

How long and how close was the contact? Was it indoors or outdoors?

I dont know if there's much you can do except be vigilant and look out for symptoms. Hope you stay symptom free

P.s. he seems to have got tested and got results very quickly. Was he feeling ok on Saturday when you saw him?

Indoors, was a 6 hour visit as we live 200 miles away, so came up for the day.

Thank you, really beating myself up at the minute

@dementedpixie brother had the test last Wednesday
and was told that if he heard nothing within 48 hours then it was negative, so came as a complete shock when he got a text today to say that the test came up positive. Brother had no symptoms before test or after.

Oh dear
In my area we aren't allowed indoor visits.

Keeping fingers crossed for you

Why was he tested without symptoms?

and was told that if he heard nothing within 48 hours then it was negative

Oh dear, this was not correct, some tests results are taking 4-5 days to return.

As your baby is so small, I would phone the midwife/health visitor for advice.

Sorry to hear this op.

Does your brother have any symptoms now? Does he have any idea when he might have become infected.

Also, I understood that once you had a test you had to self isolate until you received the results.

That is a good idea, ring your midwife/health visitor for advice

It sounds like he was getting ready for a hospital admission therefore wouldn't hear unless positive, is that right?

A pillar 1 test by the sounds of it, hence no symptoms.

I just don't understand why he would be getting tested without symptoms. Also, while waiting for results you are supposed to be isolating

@dementedpixie brother is a university student and COVID testing was being offered (didn't need to display symptoms) and he decided to get it done as he is now living with 7 other individuals so wanted to be safe.

Unfortunately, he was not advised to self-isolate after the test. I didn't know he had one otherwise I'd have rescheduled our visit. He still has no symptoms.

Don't beat yourself up OP. I think your brother needs to have a word with himself for visiting you so soon after a test with no confirmation of a result, but you are not to blame.

Ring your HV for advice and stay indoors, keep an eye out on your baby and hopefully you will both be fine.

Sending

Where you sticking to 2m away whilst indoors? If so you are less likely to have caught it.

Who told your brother he could go about his business when waiting for a test result?

Were you still social distancing from him?

With babies, I'd imagine the advice is the same as others, treat any symptoms that evolve (and test and isolate) and ring for medical advice if needed.

Hope you are all OK.

Hope you are okay. We know someone who tested positive on admission having her baby and the baby is fine. Hasn't had any symptoms. It's hard not to worry though. Your brother should have been more careful considering you have a baby though

If baby is breastfed I would make sure I was giving the recommended daily vitamin D drops.

Take vitamin D yourself and try to rest and not worry too much. There’s not been any cases of young babies getting very ill from covid.

OP sorry but I can't help but wonder & ask why you were allowing people to visit when you have a newborn? .... you were aware of the risks.

Hope all is ok but 🤷‍♀️ ???

I don't think people should beat up the OP for having a visitor who was asymptomatic, had no reason to think he had Covid & had been told he was negative if he didn't hear within 48 hours. Hope you keep well, OP, don't beat yourself up, what is done is done & obviously now you have to isolate.

Unfortunately universities have quickly become hotbeds for infection. Him living with 7 other people means that you're effectively not just visiting one person but 8, with all their respective contacts and activities to take into account. If he was living on his own it would be a different proposition.

I really hope you and your child remain well and healthy. Remember that the majority of people don't pass on the infection to anyone at all (but a minority can pass it on to lots). A good chance your brother is in the former category.