Should I leave?

[Littlemisspiggy21]

At my (elderly) parents house since 1st Jan. Just found out today that 2 friends I was with on 31st Dec have tested positive for Covid. I have taken multiple LFTs but all are negative. Pcr test booked for tomorrow. If positive should I leave to reduce risk of passing it to parents or is damage done? Should I leave before getting results? Head scrambled and unsure what is right thing to do.

You don't even need a PCR and afaik you aren't entitled to one. Ask your parents what they think?

I thought I would need a PCR as I’m a close contact but it’s so hard to keep on top of the ever changing rules

Of course you’re entitled to a PCR, if you’ve been in contact with someone who’s tested positive.

@Notthissticky

You don't even need a PCR and afaik you aren't entitled to one. Ask your parents what they think?

You should take a PCR if you are identified as a close contact, test and trace will send you an email. Hence, she is entitled to one.

@Littlemisspiggy21

I thought I would need a PCR as I’m a close contact but it’s so hard to keep on top of the ever changing rules

Yes you do. Test and trace will contact you via email/phone and inform you to get a test if they provide your contact details.

Surely you only need a pcr if a lft is positive or you have symptoms?

I would leave. No idea where you are. But in n.ireland we have been told no pcr just 7 day lat flow for close contact

Regardless of whether or not you’re contacted by t and t, you are still entitled to a pcr if you know that you have been in recent contact with someone who has subsequently tested positive.

Rules changed in mid December, not supposed to do a PCR anymore, just LFTs for 7 days. But I would leave in your situation, the longer you are there the more likely you are to pass it on (if you have it)

Personally I would leave asap. You may not yet be infectious but there's a strong likelihood you soon will be. Even if you are already infectious, a greater viral load (from repeated exposure to you as you become more infectious) can lead to a more serious illness for your parents if they do catch it. Hopefully all will be well and none of you will develop covid. But leaving first thing tomorrow reduces the risk for your parents, so that's what I would do.

@ceeveebee

Rules changed in mid December, not supposed to do a PCR anymore, just LFTs for 7 days. But I would leave in your situation, the longer you are there the more likely you are to pass it on (if you have it)

Correction- that is if you are double vaccinated. If you aren’t you are supposed to do a PCR

Thanks all - will leave in morning. Pcr is ready booked

I'd also leave straight away as chances are if you have it (hopefully not but also may be too soon to pcr) then you wouldn't be infectious yet.

Leave asap and in the meantime open all windows to ventilate the house. Most contagious 2 days before and 3 days from symptoms so sooner you leave the better.