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Is it safe to see him?

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Herewegoagain22 · 20/10/2021 07:43

My partner (we live separately) had covid symptoms last Tuesday (12th) and tested positive on a PCR on the 13th. His isolation is up this Sunday and obviously we would like to see eachother on Sunday. His symptoms largely seem to have gone, although he still doesn’t have any taste or smell and feels a bit lethargic, aside from that ok. Im a bit worried about him still being contagious on Sunday but then I am paranoid about covid anyway. At that point is he still contagious if he feels fine and has no temp/cough etc!m? Presumably kissing still isn’t safe? Help a girl out?

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BunnytheFriendlyDragon · 20/10/2021 07:46

Has he tested again?

PurpleDaisies · 20/10/2021 07:49

@BunnytheFriendlyDragon

Has he tested again?
He could test positive for ages. Waiting for a negative test isn’t a good plan.

If his isolation is up on Sunday, you can see him normally.

Mybalconyiscracking · 20/10/2021 07:55

Go for a walk, save the kissing for next weekend.

PurpleDaisies · 20/10/2021 07:56

@Mybalconyiscracking

Go for a walk, save the kissing for next weekend.
Based on what? As far as I know there’s no “come out of isolation but make sure you stay away from people” rule. Confused
Tigerwhocameforsupper · 20/10/2021 07:58

@Herewegoagain22

My partner (we live separately) had covid symptoms last Tuesday (12th) and tested positive on a PCR on the 13th. His isolation is up this Sunday and obviously we would like to see eachother on Sunday. His symptoms largely seem to have gone, although he still doesn’t have any taste or smell and feels a bit lethargic, aside from that ok. Im a bit worried about him still being contagious on Sunday but then I am paranoid about covid anyway. At that point is he still contagious if he feels fine and has no temp/cough etc!m? Presumably kissing still isn’t safe? Help a girl out?
If he started symptoms on the 12th then his isolation should end on the 22nd which is Friday not Sunday.
DockOTheBay · 20/10/2021 07:59

We can't tell you. If you don't feel comfortable then just tell him that. But if he has been isolating for 10 days he should no longer be contagious, as that's the whole point of the isolation period.

dementedpixie · 20/10/2021 08:03

His isolation ends midnight Friday. He doesn't need to test again and his cough/loss of taste and smell can last for weeks. Fgs he hasn't got the plague and is free to go back to normal before you see him on Sunday.

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Herewegoagain22 · 20/10/2021 08:07

@Tigerwhocameforsupper his isolation dates were given to him by the NHS.

He’s also been advised not to do anymore tests as he can still test positive for 90 days

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Fallagain · 20/10/2021 08:10

The NHS says you should only come our of isolation if all your symptoms except cough and loss of sense of smell/taste have gone. If he symptom free otherwise then it’s fine.

dementedpixie · 20/10/2021 08:11

Isolation dates should be from symptoms not the test so looks like they have given the wrong date. That would make him even more likely to no longer be contagious.

Tigerwhocameforsupper · 20/10/2021 08:19

[quote Herewegoagain22]@Tigerwhocameforsupper his isolation dates were given to him by the NHS.

He’s also been advised not to do anymore tests as he can still test positive for 90 days[/quote]
Even going from the test date than symptoms would be the 23rd so I've no idea why they said Sunday unless he made a mistake when he filled in the form.

dementedpixie · 20/10/2021 08:23

The 13th would give a release date of midnight 23rd so the 24th (sunday)

Tigerwhocameforsupper · 20/10/2021 08:35

@dementedpixie

The 13th would give a release date of midnight 23rd so the 24th (sunday)
Yes sorry I forgot it was midnight!
hellcatspangle · 20/10/2021 12:09

I know someone who isolated from his wife for the ten days, and she caught it off him when he came out of isolation (she hadn't been near anyone else to catch it from/wfh) so I would still be careful if you're worried about catching it.

dementedpixie · 20/10/2021 12:11

Or she could have already caught it and had a longer incubation period before showing symptoms

WorkingItOutAsIGo · 20/10/2021 12:13

Remember they initially said 14 day isolation but reduced it in an attempt to increase compliance. No one can tell you that is long enough for sure.

Tigerblue · 20/10/2021 12:14

If you're concerned, I'd ask if you could both meet up for a walk (wearing masks if that helps you feel more comfortable). He's your partner and knows how you feel about covid, so fingers crossed he'll agree.

BatshitCrazyWoman · 20/10/2021 13:45

My isolation was calculated from date of symptoms (12th for me too) and ends on Friday.

Tigerwhocameforsupper · 20/10/2021 14:40

@WorkingItOutAsIGo

Remember they initially said 14 day isolation but reduced it in an attempt to increase compliance. No one can tell you that is long enough for sure.
It started out at 7 days, then went to 14, then dropped to 10. I don’t think they really know!
Buzlightyear1 · 20/10/2021 14:46

From what I understand you can see him. As long as he has no temp no sickness or diorhea and not sneezing. Thats what I was told Monday as that was my last day of isolation. The cough and loss of smell and taste can last a lot longer. Although my mum and family have decided not to see me and my child for I don't know how long ? As they are worried I may give them it. Which is not fun but obviously I respect its there desicon.

dementedpixie · 20/10/2021 14:58

14 days was the isolation for contacts not the person with covid. It was 7 days for those with covid that extended to 10 days and 14 days for contacts that dropped to 10 days too

dementedpixie · 20/10/2021 15:02

These are the 2 isolation tables from before and after 14/10 days isolation for contacts

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