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Scared to end isolation

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charlotte85883
charlotte85883

I am on my last day of isolation, I have been confined to my bedroom as I live with my mam and brother who, luckily, managed to not catch it from me, touch wood! So naturally I am eager to be allowed out.

However I am also scared that although I have completed the 10 days I could still pass it on to them with us living together. Is it safe to come out of my bedroom and sit in the living room with my mam again? Should I play it safe and stay in my room unless I'm at work? I'm desperate to spend time with her again but terrified I give it to her. The only symptoms I have left are on and off mild headaches, slight cough very rarely and loss of smell and taste although that is gradually coming back.

Has anyone finished their 10 days and then been close to family members and passed it on? Or the opposite, finished the 10 days and been close to family and not passed it on. I'd rather stay in my room another month than give it to my family.

Thank you for reading x

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 charlotte85883

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    researchers report that people who have mild to moderate Covid stay infectious no longer than 10 days after their symptoms began.so you should be good to go. If it makes you feel more comfortable, wear a mask.

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