Worried

[Yasyass]

hi can anyone advice me I feel so worried over a wk ago I passed food to a relative at their door only stood outside outside a few mins now I find out they tested positive for the virus I am so worried because she is struggling with the virus and hope I didn’t get anything I have trying to take care of myself and this was so unexpected as she already went to the gp beforehand and said it was a cold

[Bicyclist]

They say the risk of catching it outside in the fresh air is low, plus you were only there a few minutes. I'm also guessing that there was no physical contact, which would be even less risk. I wouldn't worry myself. Obviously if you get symptoms (which I doubt) get tested.

[Yasyass in reply to Bicyclist]

Thank you for u reply I was wearing a mask and nine days ago but hearing how my relative is struggling kinda scared me because she is usually strong

[Sunnie2day]

I'd be in a total panic despite knowing my exposure was short and out of doors so I can imagine you must be very worried. I hope your relative recovers soon and without further complications.

I think you'd get the best advice from your doctor (GP and cardiologist - both should be informed you have had a very limited contact with someone who has now tested positive), but I think too you're best isolating until you hear from the medics. Better safe than sorry, Yasyass. Have you been contacted by Test and Trace?

Too, you might want to make a list now of everyone you have been in contact with since you were at your relatives' door to pass the food in, just in case.

You've been through so much with your heart conditions, the last thing you need is to have caught this virus. Please-please-please keep us updated!

[Yasyass in reply to Sunnie2day]

Thank you for your reply I won’t go out nine days have already passed so hoping for the best and I don’t really have contact with anyone and if I go to the supermarket I alwaz wear mask and kp distant I will kp updated and everyone take care as some people are careless one day I was on a bus six students were in it none of them had masks on my it’s not fair to the people who do their best and listen to the govt guidelines and others not listen esp with the increasing rates of covid

[Qualipop]

Similar here; The only person I have seen was my cleaner for one hour last Wednesday. She rang on Sunday to say her 14 yr old daughter has covid. Apart from being at the opposite side of the bed to help her spin the mattress, I wasn't near her. She wore a mask all the time and sanitised but I'm still on edge just praying she wasn't carrying it when she was here. I think the risk is low but need to wait at least a week to be sure. If you were outdoors you shoudl be ok. the incubation period is usually around 5 days.

[Yasyass in reply to Qualipop]

Thank you for your reply hope you too are in the clear so far nine days have passed so hoping for the best and I do wear a mask wherever I go I pray that this virus comes to an end soon it has made our lives different and some of us afraid

[Qualipop in reply to Yasyass]

No point being afraid. We have to just be careful and live. What will be, will be. I Pray we avoid it and take the greatest care but if the country carries on like this there will be as many deaths from mental health problems, loss of jobs, money worries than any virus. At 9 days I would be pretty sure you a re ok. I know they say up to 2 weeks but most show signs at around 5 days.

[Yasyass in reply to Qualipop]

Yes u r very true anxiety and loneliness will affect more than the Covid and also because of the Covid many are afraid to go to hosp they prefer to suffer at home than go to the hosp because no one really can understand th disease it seems we r going in circles and getting confused as u say live each day and be thankful take care be safex

[Qualipop in reply to Yasyass]

i had an appointment today with a new group that's been set up to help people who are isolating and suffering ; unfortunately it was only for those who are afraid of the virus and don't dare go out rather than someone like me who CAN'T go out but I thought it was a good idea for those who are really scared of it. My wonderful vet has just retired; she was due to but she chose right now because they were just about to start allowing clients back into the consulting rooms with their pets ( Its' been drop off at the door till now) and she felt it was just too big a risk. I understand that. Take care.

[Alison_L]

Hi Yasyass. It sounds as though you're unlikely to have caught it as you were outside and only talking to them for a few minutes, and more than a week has now passed. However, us hearties catching covid is not an automatic death sentence. I had it back in March, but only a mild dose which wasn't debilitating apart from the shortness of breath for several weeks, which was slightly worrying. I also lost my taste and smell for the same time, which meant my husband had to put up with some rather overspiced meals for a while

[Yasyass in reply to Alison_L]

Thank you for your reply I’m glad u r well now yes u r right the news scares us more it’s as if anyone who has a underlying health condition has no chance to survive the virus yes I understand it’s bad but it affects everyone similar to the flu some can handle it some cannot

[Sunnie2day in reply to Yasyass]

That has to be the most sensible thing I've heard in a long time - some can handle it, some can't. Well said.

[Handel]

I think it's very unlikely you've hd the virus passed to you given what you describe. See how you feel in 3 or 4 days and if you're worries still, contact your GP and explain what went on. Good luck and keep safe ❤️❤️

[Bicyclist]

Well Yasyass, I'm guessing you were absolutely fine and there was no need to worry?

[Yasyass in reply to Bicyclist]

Thank you for asking yes I’m fine and my relative has recovered gp said she can go bk to work but the covid has left her weaker I’m wondering if there is 14 day isolation does that mean after 14 days it cannot transmit another relative has their son off school in isolation due to someone in his class has the virus which they do not tell the parents who it is but wh I’m thinkin if her son isolates at home 14 days and returns to school and another member of his class has the virus does he need to isolate again