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What is the law on close contact isolation (not guidance)?

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HJ40 · 18/07/2021 21:25

I know frequently there's been guidance which is more stringent than what's legally enforceable so I'm wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of the law which regards to self isolating as a close contact of someone who is a confirmed positive case.Specifically with regards to visitors coming to your home.

DS Is two and his nursery bubble has burst due to a staff member. I'll keep him at home. No question. But given he is two, there's obviously no social distancing between him and me. Despite this, if I want to, I can still go out and do what I want. Actually I'm going to be sensible to be on the safe side as it wouldn't be fair to others. I will need to essential shop (with a mask) but that will be it.

But for my sanity, can I have a friend round for coffee in the garden? She's happy to take what she perceives as the small risk (and is jabbed) and, being pedantic, she would be my visitor and not DS' visitor. (She also has no interest in kids and we would chat while he plays, she won't be close to him).

I'll be honest, I'm pissed off at facing another ten days housebound with a toddler when come August this won't be a thing anyway. But I don't know what to do.

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HJ40 · 18/07/2021 21:26

In case it makes any difference... DS is symptom free.

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Katie517 · 18/07/2021 22:08

Everyone I know is going this if they are actually isolating. Your friend is visiting you and not the person isolating so it’s fine and it’s in the garden so not really a risk at all. By the means of the law you could go out and do whatever you want as it’s not you isolating so I think this is fine and will save your sanity, the thought of 10 days in with my 11 month old with no other interaction doesn’t bare thinking about!

Imcatmum · 18/07/2021 22:15

Sounds fine op.

HJ40 · 18/07/2021 22:17

Thanks both. I've had a bit more of a dig and all I've managed to find in legal terms is that he can't leave the house. Which is absolutely fine. I'm just nervous, we've stuck to everything so far.

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