Visiting a person with covid when you've just recovered

[Fizzysister]

I'm recovered, my isolation ends Saturday night. I'd passed it on to a friend before I knew I had it and their isolation ends next Thursday. They live alone and aren't feeling great mentally. There's no guidance on this that I can see, but it seems reasonable that I can visit them when my isolation is up. Am I missing something obvious?

Meh, I would.

Me too

Yeah, I can't see a reason why not tbh. Thanks both.

I think I’m missing something…
Fully understand why you want to support a friend who is alone and struggling. But surely the reason not to visit them is because they can pass the virus back to you…?

@ViaRia

I think I’m missing something… Fully understand why you want to support a friend who is alone and struggling. But surely the reason not to visit them is because they can pass the virus back to you…?

Wont they have antibodies?

I'll have the most antibodies right now. The evidence suggests that we're largely safe from reinfection for 5 months

I think it is super unlikely they would infect you. I would visit them if they need it.

I would probably visit them, but would take precautions such as keeping the house well ventilated or meeting in the garden.

Well ‘they’ legally should be self isolating even if your isolation is over.

I suppose there is a chance you haven’t developed antibodies and you would be exposed again to maybe a higher virus load.

I would probably meet them in their garden if they have one.

There is guidance and law.
Your friend is not legally allowed to have you in her house until her isolation ends.

What not to do while self-isolating?
• do not go to work, school or public places – work from home if you can
• do not go on public transport or use taxis
• do not go out to get food and medicine – order it online or by phone, or ask someone to bring it to
your home
• do not have visitors in your home, including friends and family – except for people providing
essential care
• do not go out to exercise – exercise at home or in your garden, if you have one

However, as you say, your antibodies should be at their highest.
But arguably others could say -
I've been double jabbed, I'm OK to visit her
I don't believe in covid, I'm OK to visit her
My children had it and I didn't get it, I must be immune, I'm OK to visit her
etc, etc

But it is your friend who runs the risk of a fine, in the unlikely event of being 'found out', not you. She may feel it's worth it, she may rather wait it out.
Have you asked her what she thinks?

I would