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Contact with a positive case but no nhs app

113 replies

summerweddingfun · 09/07/2021 05:08

I haven't got the NHS app as my phone is too old.
Manager has just text to say she's tested positive and is informing everyone she's been in close contact with. I was in a small office but masked for a day with her two days ago.
We've both been double vaccinated and wear masks at all times at work.
My sister gets married tomorrow so wtf do I do?
Do I need to self isolate on the grounds of a text or only if NHS contact me?
I've just done a VCR test and it's negative
Why oh why now?!

OP posts:
Rainbowsandstorms · 09/07/2021 11:58

The key thing is when her symptoms started. Have you been able to clarify this? If they started within 48 hours of your last contact with her, as in before 5pm on Wednesday which is highly probable then you are still a close contact and need to isolate. If it was after this then you’re not a close contact but it is the onset of symptoms not the timing of the test that’s key.

Rainbowsandstorms · 09/07/2021 12:00

Also a negative test only means you were negative this morning it doesn’t mean you are negative at the time of the wedding tomorrow.

GreenPlantPot · 09/07/2021 12:22

Rubbish situation OP. What helps me with decisions like this is to think about the impact if I did have Covid but it just hadn’t developed yet. How many people for example would have to self isolate? Are there vulnerable people etc etc. Imagine that phone call from test and trace asking for your close contacts. The lift decision is a very good one

usernotfound0000 · 09/07/2021 12:58

I had a test at 9am yesterday and results were back just after 9am today, fingers crossed for a speedy and negative result and then you can enjoy the wedding.

NotSonicTheHedgehog · 09/07/2021 13:10

As far as I know for close contacts the rules are:

Within 1 meter it’s 1 minute
Within 2 meters it’s 15 minutes
2m plus you aren’t a close contact
Face to face conversation or any physical contact you’re a close contact
They trace 48 hours from first symptoms or taking the test

RoseWineTime · 09/07/2021 13:42

I went to a wedding last weekend. Unfortunately DD couldn’t come as she was isolating due to being a close contact. She had a part to play in the wedding which was really sad. One of the bridesmaids was also isolating and missed it. We guests started off very well with masks but I have to say after the meal no one seemed to be wearing them anymore apart from the staff.

Oligodoodle · 09/07/2021 14:14

I don’t think you can assume all these precautions will be in place at the wedding, OP.

DH and I went to a wedding a few weeks ago expecting similar, but no one paid any attention to any requirements and once we were there it was very difficult to keep a distance etc, though we did our best.

MyOtherProfile · 09/07/2021 14:57

I hope you get a negative result really soon.

curlyLJ · 09/07/2021 14:58

@Rainbowsandstorms

The key thing is when her symptoms started. Have you been able to clarify this? If they started within 48 hours of your last contact with her, as in before 5pm on Wednesday which is highly probable then you are still a close contact and need to isolate. If it was after this then you’re not a close contact but it is the onset of symptoms not the timing of the test that’s key.
This.

You would not be considered a contact if her symptoms started after 5pm Weds. Hopefully this is the case and you can go to the wedding with a clear conscience OP!

rainbowunicorn · 09/07/2021 15:32

@summerweddingfun

Actually the test booking criteria on the website clearly say you can book a test if you're a close contact even if you don't have symptoms yourself Ah OK thanks it must have changed since the early days then
A huge amount has changed since the early days so perhaps you should familiarise yourself with the actual up to date guidance rather than arguing with people that know what they are talking about.
PurpleSunrise · 10/07/2021 10:48

Any news OP?

Downtown36 · 10/07/2021 12:01

One word - football. If all those fans can meet like they have done and will do again,
I wouldn’t miss the wedding at this stage of the pandemic. Life is very short and the real joy of being with your loved ones for a happy event is priceless.

This may seem ‘selfish’ to many I’m sure but the great thing about life is we don’t all have to agree and nothing is black and white.

MRex · 10/07/2021 12:03

@Downtown36

One word - football. If all those fans can meet like they have done and will do again, I wouldn’t miss the wedding at this stage of the pandemic. Life is very short and the real joy of being with your loved ones for a happy event is priceless.

This may seem ‘selfish’ to many I’m sure but the great thing about life is we don’t all have to agree and nothing is black and white.

Rules aren't there to spite you, but to reduce your chance of infecting others. It's your own family who would be made ill.
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