confused about rules / moral obligations

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My partner tested positive for covid last night. I had it last month. Legally I think neither of us are obliged to isolate but I'm more concerned about doing the right thing than following the guidelines. I was meant to see a vulnerable family member later this evening (by myself) so I'm cancelling that.

Am I still able to pass it on from him, if I've had it?

Should I be informing everyone I'm seeing that he has it? I WFH anyway so going to work isn't an issue but how would you feel if we had social plans to meet up and I did or didn't tell you he has it (he and I live together).

I'm in the same situation. I'm testing every day, and trying to live normally while also being mindful of others. So I'm still taking my daughter to school, but wearing a mask on the playground and keeping my distance from others where possible.

Essentially I'm trying to limit contacts where possible, but the people I am in contact with, I'm letting them know the situation so they can make informed decisions.

I think it’s socially responsible to let people know in advance of meeting socially if there are known household cases personally

Thank you. I've let the people I'm due to see know, and some are ok, and some aren't. It's so tricky at the minute but I feel better if I do the right thing rather than follow guidelines and just go out! Wishing everyone better quickly!

I would just let people know and they then can make the choice

I think a lot of people will be doing this. Most people know we don't live in a vacuum and don't knowingly want to pass it on. Some can't do this in certain circumstances, but can still do it in e.g. social circumstances. Some won't do this even if they can. I hope there are none of the latter in my social circle.