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So confused...I have to self isolate again 3 weeks after testing positive?

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pinkgin85 · 07/08/2021 08:45

So I had a positive Covid test around 3 weeks ago and I completed self isolation.

My DH also tested positive and since my symptoms started first, his self isolation only ended last Sunday. My 18 month old had a fever for a few days and is fine and my 6 year old was completely fine but we all self isolation as expected.

But somehow DH (double jabbed) been having a head cold the last 2 days and he thought it was just from being tired, but now this morning my 6 year old woke up with a fever and is complaining of headache.
He's gonna get them both tested again today but has this happened to anyone else?

So annoyed that we have to all self isolate again :(

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Turnthatlightoff · 07/08/2021 08:56

Who said you have to isolate again? Obviously while waiting for results but the chances are they'll be negative results so I wouldn't worry just yet that's its for 10 days.

Tests are coming back quickly at the moment so you should know by tomorrow.
It's not advised that people retest if they've had a positive in the last 90 days as it could still show up so just test the child.

There are other illnesses out there so it isn't necessarily covid.

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pinkgin85 · 07/08/2021 09:00

My husband is saying I have to self isolate again, I told him I don't think i should because I just had it and I won't be infectious.

He's booked tests for today so I guess we should know within a day or two, but it's weird that my 5 year old is having symptoms now and didn't get them when we all had it.

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Wellbythebloodyhell · 07/08/2021 09:47

Why is your husband testing again if he had a positive test a few weeks ago? He can't have caught it a 2nd time and be infectious to others again already

rose69 · 07/08/2021 09:52

Advice is not to PCR test again within 90 days as likely to be positive. Could he start with a lateral flow test and take it from there.

cls123 · 07/08/2021 09:52

your husband isnt able to test again as his PCR will likely still show virus fragments from the infection he had 3 weeks ago so its a bit pointless! you can remain positive on PCR for significant time afterwards.

OnTheBrink1 · 07/08/2021 09:59

Neither you nor your husband should be testing again at this point! You will still be showing positive from the last time!

Icequeen01 · 07/08/2021 10:06

@rose69

Advice is not to PCR test again within 90 days as likely to be positive. Could he start with a lateral flow test and take it from there.
You shouldn't test on an LFD either for 90 days.
AllThatFancyPaintsAsFair · 07/08/2021 10:09

Maybe actually read up on this situation before complaining about having to isolate again

As others have told you, you don't do another PCR within 90 days. Normal cold etc haven't gone away, your DH doesn't need another test.

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pinkgin85 · 07/08/2021 13:29

We didn't test again.

Called 119 who didn't know what to do, and referred us to 111. 111 got a clinician to speak to us and after a long conversation he suggested get our son tested and then isolate until he test gets back.

@AllThatFancyPaintsAsFair We're not all pandemic/Covid specialist scientists here so forgive me for complaining. And yes we do have to self isolate until his result comes back.

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pinkgin85 · 08/08/2021 09:50

He is positive and we apparently all have to self isolate again for 10 days according to NHS Track & Trace.

This is absolute BS, what about work etc.

I'm so over this, I have been completely following the rules but this is insane

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Darbs76 · 08/08/2021 10:27

Sorry to hear your son is positive. It is annoying to have to isolate again. We are just recovering from Covid. I was thankful we all got it as we would be in same situation if my DD didn’t catch it (she got it on day 10 of my son’s isolation). I doubt you’d spread it having just recovered but I guess they are the rules

girlmom21 · 08/08/2021 10:28

@Wellbythebloodyhell

Why is your husband testing again if he had a positive test a few weeks ago? He can't have caught it a 2nd time and be infectious to others again already
Well he can have caught it a second time already... just because it's much less likely doesn't mean it's impossible
Icequeen01 · 08/08/2021 11:15

Unless I am reading this wrong I don't think the Op's DH has tested positive again (I don't think he took a test again on the advice of 111) but the Op's 6 year old DS who didn't catch it previously has now tested positive.

CharlotteRose90 · 08/08/2021 11:23

It’s sad but it happens. Everyone is catching it. Self isolate and keeping away from people is the only option. I’m so glad I still wear a mask to work and in public places.

MandUs · 08/08/2021 11:29

Yes, you shouldn't test again within 90 days of having had Covid as chances are the test will still be positive from last time.

I'd only test the people who haven't had it previously.

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pinkgin85 · 08/08/2021 13:32

Yes to clarify it's now my 6 year old who has tested positive. Here's to another 10 days of his summer holidays down the drain Sad

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