My other dd tested + last week. I had tests from work so tested. They iolated for 5 days before going back to school even though I know the guidelines are not to test under 18s. My other dd now has cold symptoms and I've suggested a test but she said she doesn't want to test and is upset by it. It feels irresponsible not to. Would you encourage it or are people not testing their children anymore?
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shiningstar2 · 02/07/2022 12:09
I tested the other day because I had typical cold symptoms. Turns out I have covid. DH now has it as well and we are both coughing and sneezing together all over the house. Fortunately no one else living here. We will stay in and away from others until we test negative.
Surely this is the responsible thing to do? If it was a normal cold we would be out and about as soon as we feel well enough but surely that is a selfish attitude when it's covid? So many immunosuppressed people out there who could get really ill if they unknowingly came into contact with me.
I realize it's difficult if employers are not on board with this now that self isolation is not a legal requirement.
HangingOver · 03/07/2022 19:30
People need to stop testing imo. Unless someone works with vulnerable people
That isn't the only place you encounter vulnerable people though. Cafés, supermarket queues, public loos...? Just becauseyou got it mildly doesn't mean the person you're shedding virus on will.
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spanishsummers · 03/07/2022 21:43
"Keeping an eye out for anyone who appears vulnerable when you're out and about."
It's not visible usually. That's common knowledge.
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