Should I report my neighbour?

[Dugee]

I was chatting to my neighbour on Thursday. She said she had just received a positive coronavirus test. I've seen her go out three times today. One time she came back with supermarket bags (but only a couple of bags). She doesn't have a car and I didn't see a taxi, so I think she must have got the bus (she may have walked but it's 3 miles to the nearest supermarket and it's been raining heavily today).

I'm working from home at the moment and my desk is in the front bedroom window, so I can see the comings and goings on our corner of the road.

I don't know whether to leave it and see if I notice her going out again next week, or report her.

I'd report her. She's tested positive for Coronavirus and has been to the supermarket and other places, possibly on public transport.

This is different from someone who hasn't tested positive going out. She knows she definitely has coronavirus and is going out breathing the virus on to others, some of whom may be vulnerable.

She's an idiot.

I wouldn't report her but I would mention that you have seen her going out and if you can offer to get her shopping to save her going out.

WTAF!

This is different from someone who hasn't tested positive going out. She knows she definitely has coronavirus and is going out breathing the virus on to others, some of whom may be vulnerable.

This is what I mean, she knows she has it and is going out anyway.

Lucky she's not in China, she'd be welded into her house and have all her social credit points removed.

She's the kind of person that gets people killed.

I would have to report it too. Its blatantly putting others at risk and not fair on those that may be been exposed to her. Yes its an awful thing to have to do but these are awful times with thousands dying and many more being left with life long illnesses from covid x

She's irresponsible and I don't agree with what she's doing but I wouldn't report her. It's a slippery slope. Ultimately up to you though.

I haven't reported anyone before. This neighbour was having groups of family round during the first lockdown and I didn't report her. I feel uncomfortable now that she's told me she has tested positive, as it's more serious - she is going out and probably transmitting it.

Have you offered to get her anything she needs, to make sure she doesn't need to go out again?

You can't change the past, you can only influence the future (and you don't need a policeman to do that).

She is putting people at risk and is being incredibly selfish. Do the right thing and report her - you could save somebody’s life.

I've got her number in a neighbours WhatsApp group. I might message her, not mention I've seen her going out, and ask if she needs me to pick anything up for her.

What actually happens if you report someone?

You must report. It's the only way to stop these idiots.

No., I really don't think you should.

Wouldn’t hesitate in reporting, absolutely no excuse to go out whilst positive and risk the lives of others. Shopping can be delivered.

Has she got anyone that can get shopping for her? If she has then I don't understand why she would go out spreading it around. I would mention to her that you are concerned she's having to go out when she's positive and offer to get things for her so that she can isolate as she is required yo. This should send her a massive hint without having to report.

FFS. We're never going to see the end of this with idiots like this around.

I hope she gets caught and fined.

I've never reported anyone before either but this is an absolutely clear case of someone potentially infecting friends, family and neighbours through total selfishness and stupidity. I would report.

She has a brother and his family, plus another single brother who live locally. She is also still on good terms with the children's dad. So I think one of them could drop off a food shop and any necessities off.

I have also messaged her - hi x, just thinking about what you said on Thursday. I'm going to the supermarket tomorrow, so let me know if you would like me to pick anything up for you. Hope you are feeling ok".

Dugee, your last post sounds lovely and much more helpful than your first. I'm glad you've taken the time to think about what you could do instead of reporting her.😍

@Strawberrypancakes

Mind your own business.

All this reporting people and spying on neighbours is horrendous.

Not half as horrendous as people spreading fucking covid and others subsequently dying

I would absolutely report her. What a fucking tit.

lovely and much more helpful than your first. I'm glad you've taken the time to think about what you could do instead of reporting her.😍

How patronising.

Depends how much you want to ruin your relationship. I wouldn't want to live next door to someone I'd reported......

I'd rather live in a country where I have a (slight) chance of catching covid in the supermarket than live in a country where I fear my neighbour.

Please don't report her.