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 would actually report her out of a sense of responsibility to all those she may infect by not following islolation rules. She could pass the virus on to someone who dies as a result.

I saw an old school friend in asda 2 days ago who I know by her Facebook has covid and defs not been 10 days since her symptoms started. I haven't done anything about it because I have no desire to report people.

Report her, asap. It's people like her who don't give a shit about infecting others who are prolonging this pandemic for all of us and causing people to DIE, not to mention causing millions of job losses and bringing the economy to its knees. She might be only one person but it's worth taking a stand still.

@cantseethelight82

Oh my days, all these reporters! What a sad time we live in. I presume you also report your other neighbours who have a few drinks at night then drive in the morning, or those that smoke in the garden if others are in the garden too
There is no comparison between definitely having an extremely contagious and potentially deadly virus and the things yoou have listed. You are being stupid.

I presume you also report your other neighbours who have a few drinks at night then drive in the morning, or those that smoke in the garden if others are in the garden too, and the people who go out about with a cold and flu who also put certain groups at risk.

You are being ridiculous. This neighbour has had an actual positive test.

Well my comment has been deleted but I stand by the sentiment – people are dying and those who wilfully continue going about the community knowing they've had a positive test deserve to be reported and to suggest otherwise is idiotic.

People are bloody well dying you idiot. There's nothing sad about trying to stop the infection spread ⭐ @longwhiskers14

You're right they are, of many many other things which are being pushed to the side to focus solely on Covid. Suicide due to worsening mental health from months in isolation, women being stuck at home in abusive relationships and ending up murdered due to the tension. Cancer patients missing surgery and treatments, to name a few.

There's nothing wrong with trying to stop the infection spread, what is idiotic is the mentality of so many people now, rather than simply being kind, offering to help. None of us know this neighbours story, when her test came back, how long she had been symptomatic, or even if Thursday when she told OP, if that was the end of her self isolation period.

March we were all over each other, be kind, help our neighbours, look out for people. Now everyone seems keen to tear each other apart. Your comment to me being a prime example.

It couldn't be a Colleen Rooney/Rebekah Vardy situation could it where she's feeding false info to flush out a grass?

cantseethelight82 Did you miss the OP's follow up post where she said this neighbour has been having family round throughout lockdown? That she's got close members who can shop for her? I'm all for helping my neighbours and I have been with one in particular who lives alone, but this woman sounds like she knows the risks but is going out anyway.

I wasn't 'tearing you apart' either. I was just pointing out how ridiculous your comment was comparing OP's dilemma to complaining about neighbours smoking in the garden. Again, for the sake of clarity, people are dying.

Yes, I would report her and tell her I was doing so. How selfish.

@cantseethelight82

People are bloody well dying you idiot. There's nothing sad about trying to stop the infection spread ⭐ *@longwhiskers14*

You're right they are, of many many other things which are being pushed to the side to focus solely on Covid. Suicide due to worsening mental health from months in isolation, women being stuck at home in abusive relationships and ending up murdered due to the tension. Cancer patients missing surgery and treatments, to name a few.

There's nothing wrong with trying to stop the infection spread, what is idiotic is the mentality of so many people now, rather than simply being kind, offering to help. None of us know this neighbours story, when her test came back, how long she had been symptomatic, or even if Thursday when she told OP, if that was the end of her self isolation period.

March we were all over each other, be kind, help our neighbours, look out for people. Now everyone seems keen to tear each other apart. Your comment to me being a prime example.

Well said

None of us know this neighbours story, when her test came back, how long she had been symptomatic, or even if Thursday when she told OP, if that was the end of her self isolation period.

On Thursday (yesterday) she said she had just received a positive Covid test. I took that to mean that day, or very recently. I didn't take it to mean two weeks ago.

You could report her but what evidence is there ? If the police even bother to question her she'll probably deny it anyway. It's happened and can't be undone. Offer to get her shopping and remind her that she needs to self isolate - the rest is up to her

Report her, that's disgusting

You shouldn't be going out and about if you've been in contact with her.

I'm actually shocked at the amount of people saying not to report this! We're in a global pandemic, which isn't going anywhere anytime soon, where staying isolated is important in order to reduce the spread. I'm assuming the people saying not to report don't have vulnerable children or family members because damn right I'd be reporting them! I couldn't give a stuff if my neighbours see people in lockdown, but going out with a positive result is just fucking ignorance and stupidity!

@AJ297

I'm actually shocked at the amount of people saying not to report this! We're in a global pandemic, which isn't going anywhere anytime soon, where staying isolated is important in order to reduce the spread. I'm assuming the people saying not to report don't have vulnerable children or family members because damn right I'd be reporting them! I couldn't give a stuff if my neighbours see people in lockdown, but going out with a positive result is just fucking ignorance and stupidity!

This, exactly. ^

You shouldn't be going out and about if you've been in contact with her.

Standing outside in my driveway, talking to her over a wall, a good 4m apart? Can you share the official guidance verifying what you've stated?

What the hell to the people saying not to report this? The neighbour is putting people at risk of death. She’s committing a crime that is far from victimless. Imagine she’s in the queue next to your mother and you lose your parent. The smug self righteous of some of these posters, totally disgusting.

Yes report her. She is an idiot.

@Dugee

"I haven't reported anyone before. This neighbour was having groups of family round during the first lockdown and I didn't report her."

You have had more restraint than I did. During first lockdown I reported my NDNs to the police as they had friends staying over.

Yes, I would report your neighbour if she has tested positive for Covid 19.

My uncle passed away yesterday from COVID.
This is not ok it's inherently selfish, who knows who she infected on her trip to the supermarket. I would have no qualms about reporting her and would make no secret of it. We all have a responsibility to stop the spread of this virus.

@Strawberrypancakes

Mind your own business.

All this reporting people and spying on neighbours is horrendous.

and this is why this country is broke, with idiots like you living amongst us !!

Yes report her !

She's read my message but not replied yet. I'll leave it overnight.

Does anyone know what actually happens if you do report someone? As someone above said, there's no evidence, unless the police come round and find that she's not at home. I don't want to criminalise her but equally I will be concerned if I see her continuing to go out.