Has anyone else never had to isolate?

[Claymorekick]

Family of 4 here - never had to isolate or take a test due to symptoms ourselves. It seems that this is very unusual, particularly as we live in one of the persistently worst hit towns/areas in the country.

Admittedly, both me and DH have predominantly worked from home but we have attended our workplaces aswell over the last 16 months and not been particularly careful in terms of social distancing etc when in work (my work brings me into contact with people who are key frontline workers too). We have been for days and meals out occasionally - both as a family and with friends. We have gone to the supermarket at least once a week since the pandemic started. 2 DC at high school aswell.

So it does seem we have been incredibly lucky to never been caught with isolations/potential symptoms.

Is this more common than I think?

Surely you only isolate if you've suspected you have it, or if you've got the NHS app. Neither has applied to me

@Scottishgirl85

I think it depends how seriously you take the 3 named symptoms. I find it hard to believe that young children could go 18 months without a raised temperature or cough. But I guess it's possible.

You can not believe it if you wish but I assure you that I do take it seriously and would absolutely have tested/isolated for a cough/temp but my 2 DC have not had either symptom in the last 18 months.