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Be honest, would you self isolate now?

248 replies

MrsJBaptiste · 07/07/2021 20:55

If you got a message saying you had been in contact with someone who has tested positive and were asked to self isolate, would you?

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Letsrunabath · 07/07/2021 21:48

Yes, I’m currently on day 6.

yeOldeTrout · 07/07/2021 21:48

yes but only as well as ever I probably would have done, which means < 8am & middle of night walks. I live on edge of miles of country. I would go insane trying to not leave our property for 10 days.

PurpleRainDancer · 07/07/2021 21:48

Yes

JustHereWithPopcorn · 07/07/2021 21:49

No

Glitterblue · 07/07/2021 21:49

Yes

321Backintheroom · 07/07/2021 21:50

I was the only one of a group that had the app last week when we were all
in a bar . I was pinged and followed the instructions to isolate , the others in the group all carried on as normal despite being with me when we were exposed .
I have completed this isolation , deleted the app and will now longer isolate when there is clear evidence the track and trace system isn’t fit for purpose .

Odisia · 07/07/2021 21:52

I recently quarantined after a trip abroad. I took 4 tests to come back/after coming back. I had people knocking at my door checking I was in. I was a prisoner in my home, not even allowed to go for a walk.
I'm now sitting on my sofa watching the crowds at the England game and feeling like a complete and utter fool.

zoeydollie · 07/07/2021 21:52

If it was from the app then no, but I would do a pcr test.

pamdooveneedsoj · 07/07/2021 21:52

No. Covid is over.

Hotcuppatea · 07/07/2021 21:53

Nope

gamerchick · 07/07/2021 21:53

From test and trace, well yeah because it's fine city if you get caught.

The app I probably wouldn't.

Teenagersuniform · 07/07/2021 21:54

@Wherediditgo

I don’t have the app for this reason, so no.

Contacted by NHS test and trace? Yes.
Told to by my son’s nursery? Yes

This 👍🏻

LidoLady · 07/07/2021 21:54

Yes.

IllForTooLong · 07/07/2021 21:54

The app no I wouldn’t follow that.
School bubble? Tbh it would depend if it’s someone close to my dc or not.
Track and trace, yes.

The problem with the school bubble is that it’s automatically everyone from that year group. When actually, the child might well have had very little contact with the positive child.

xprincessxjanetx · 07/07/2021 21:55

Yes.

Els1e · 07/07/2021 21:55

Yep

IllForTooLong · 07/07/2021 21:55

@Odisia

I recently quarantined after a trip abroad. I took 4 tests to come back/after coming back. I had people knocking at my door checking I was in. I was a prisoner in my home, not even allowed to go for a walk. I'm now sitting on my sofa watching the crowds at the England game and feeling like a complete and utter fool.
It does feel one rule for some people and another for others doesn’t it?
osbertthesyrianhamster · 07/07/2021 21:57

No.

hownowbrowncowz · 07/07/2021 21:57

No. I pretend to scan the QR code, if I'm asked for my details I give incorrect ones. What an utter farce were made to dance to this shit whilst there are however many thousands of people mincing about in a football stadium. No way.

Teenagersuniform · 07/07/2021 21:58

I'd also isolate if a family member had it .. a pinging app though? .. no.

Sadsiblingatsea · 07/07/2021 21:58

No!

OffCycling · 07/07/2021 21:59

Yes. Currently day 5.

HazyDaisy123456 · 07/07/2021 22:00

Yes definitely.

Even my 17 year old son did the right thing and isolated off his own bat. The furthest he has been since t&t was the back garden. Some selfish people on this thread saying no.

bumblingbovine49 · 07/07/2021 22:00

If test and trace contact you it is still a legal requirement at the moment so yes I would. I've never had the app though so wouldn't be isolating because of that anyway.

WaltzingTilda · 07/07/2021 22:00

I haven't got the app. If T&T or dc's school asks me to isolate I would