Is visiting family for Christmas risky?
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My niece & I have been pretty much in isolation for months. We don't venture out except to pick up groceries, and this is done "curbside". We never go into any stores or businesses and always wear a mask when we go out at all.
Five family members live together in another home 20 miles away. They all tested positive for COVID last month. My mother was admitted to the hospital for two weeks and is still struggling to fully recover back at their home.
They want us to visit on Christmas day, but I'm not sure if it would be safe. They are all now symptom free and will get tested again to make sure they are no longer infected.
I have diabetes, hypertension and heart failure, so I'm trying to be very cautious.
Have they built up antibodies at all? Could they become re-infected this soon and be able to pass it on to us?
I apologize if this seems like a stupid question, or if this is the wrong place to post it.
Thank you. ❤️
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jan34534 jamesalantyler
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you asked a very important question! I think I would advise you to talk to your doctor about this. My gut feeling is unfortunately with all your underlying conditions, you would be taking a risk with your Health. nobody knows for sure if people have the antibodies.
I just lost my cousin to Covid this month which was a huge and awful surprise.
if we can just wait it out for a month or two, the vaccine will be available to all of us and then we can get together with our loved ones without the fear of Covid. i’ve heard of way too many sad stories that have happened to families.
My family is not getting together and none of us have Covid however you never know when somebody can be carrying it and not know it. So my opinion is I’m not going to risk my health and the health of my family for one day of celebration. We are going to FaceTime and talk and play games that way which can be a lot of fun!
above all, don’t feel pressured to do anything you don’t feel comfortable with. People have to understand that we have to make the decision that is right for ourselves. I really do hope this helps! Merry Christmas! ❤
carol41352 jamesalantyler
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Hi,
Even if your family never had it I wouldn't feel comfortable in a household. I would much rather see my family at a restaurant where they will make you social distance, wear masks when not eating, etc etc
74% of cases are spread in the home. 1% in restaurants!