How infectious am I??

PPS. The Covid vaccines weren't produced "in the blink of an eye". The research behind the vaccines had been going on for years.

PS. Where's your evidence that vaccines are ineffective?

All the evidence suggests that vaccines have been very effective in minimising the effects of Covid.

No naughtynanny Covid isn't like having a cold. However, I do agree that some people complain about restrictions when none exist.

For goodness sake Gransnet. Get a grip. You all know very well that fresh air is the greatest cure, physically and mentally.

There are NO stipulations now for what to do, so why are you still creating stipulations for yourselves.

When will you stop stop stop living in fear of something that will only affect the very vulnerable? You have a bad cold.

Previously, would you have announced this 'cold' on a website, would you stay in, would you fear for your life, and other peoples?

Many of you will have had so many vaccines, yet you still don't 'get' that the vaccines are ineffective. Some of you will end up taking 5.

5 Vaccines, that were created in the blink of an eye, surely you must wonder why you've needed 4/5 of them.
You may argue 'yes, but I'd have had it so much worse without the vaccine'. How do you know, how can you possibly tell, there is no 'worseness' chart to compare. What defines, worse, versus, not so worse. The number of sneezes you've done compared to your unvaxxed neighbour.

Where has your common sense gone in all this.

Stop fearmongering. Live your life. I'm presuming that as it's 'Gransnet' none of us are getting any younger. Go out, treat others respectfully, but don't hide away in isolation with your cold that you've had all those vaccines against.

Yes, get out and about, but keep your distance - hope you are soon negative!

You are at your most infectious before you even show symptoms and it diminishes after that. NHS reckon you are safe to go out 5 days after testing positive.

We don't know how infectious you are. How would we know?

Theoddbird

I would not like to be responsible for passing covid to anyone. It was, very likely, an irresponsible person who gave it to you. If me, I would stay home until I had a negative test.

A person is most infectious before they start showing symptoms.

It is grossly unfair to say covid infection is due to "irresponsible" people.

A bit baffled, after all this time, as to why people still think that having vaccines and catching covid are connected in any way.
No number of vaccines will prevent you from catching COVID.
You can catch Covid numerous times.
The vaccines may help with the actual severity of the illness and may prevent you from being ill enough to need hospitalisation.
If you’re still testing positive you can still pass the virus on, as you’ll be still shedding it. You’d need to wear a well fitting mask, sanitisers, and distancing wherever possible if coming near to people in an indoor setting. Better to stay at home.
Going outside into an airy, open place is different, especially if you don’t come into close contact with anyone. In this scenario, you need to use your own judgement.
Our local hospital is now at capacity for Covid patients, so some vulnerable people are still becoming very ill.

As I’m my husbands 24/7 carer ….when I had Covid twice , I’ve had no option than to go out and about…. when I couldn’t get help! Otherwise I just went to local park and tried to stay clear of everybody. To be honest … I was and still am in close proximity to my frail / ill husband , and hes never caught it.
I think maybe it’s running out of steam!

I would not like to be responsible for passing covid to anyone. It was, very likely, an irresponsible person who gave it to you. If me, I would stay home until I had a negative test.

Franbern go out to the park and keep your distance. You will recover with decent air in your lungs and a better frame of mind.

Dh and i tested posititve for covid and didn`t step foot out of the house for 14 days,to be honest for the first 8 i could barely walk anyway.
But i think its best to be safe than sorry for all.
We have both had a negative test but we are still being very carefull,we did one shop yesterday and that will do for the next week.

It depends on your viral load- you would only find out when the people you have infected tell you! The whole world has been stir crazy

It depends where you live. If you can get out into open space under your own steam then it is very unlikely you will be a risk to others.
If you have to exit a flat I would wear a PPF2 close fitting mask whilst leaving and entering your building.

I tested positive Tuesday night and I haven't gone out the door and I'm like you, bored senseless. I live alone so no one else to worry about, thank goodness and I've a garden for my wee dog to run around. I've symptoms of a bad cold, although first 2 days the headache was awful and can't even cheer myself up with a bar of chocolate cos I wouldn't taste the darn thing. I still tested positive yesterday and I'll do another one tomorrow to see where I'm at, but I think until I'm negative I'll remain indoors. I've a wedding in Thursday and praying I'll be all ok by then.

Caleo, in England at least, no one is required by law to isolate any more, although advice is to stay at home for 5 days. Of course if you are very unwell you would not be able to go into work, but if symptomless, many workplaces insist that you come in.
To the OP, testing positive after 5 plus days doesn't necessarily mean you are infectious.

Some sound advice here but I want to know what the incubation period is?
My visitor who has stayed a week, left here yesterday with a slight sniffle, tested positive when he got home. I tested myself today and I am negative.
It is a queer virus.
We are both wondering where he caught it and when and if everyone he was in contact with should be told. My 97yr old DMiL for example. Luckily there was no hugging with her.

I hope you feel able to go out and about again soon Franbern virtual hugs

Apparently, people are most infectious before symptoms even show and in the first couple of days. By Day 6 or 7 after a test, you probably won't be that infectious Franbern. I've been lucky so far and haven't caught Covid, but if I did, I would go out on a mobility scooter after 6 or 7 days. If you meet somebody you know and they want a chat, ask them to keep their distance. I don't wear a mask outside because it's an airborne virus and doesn't hang around for long if it doesn't have a host. Make sure you don't shake hands with anybody, just in case you've recently had your hand near your face and I'm sure you can enjoy the fresh air with a clear conscience.

Thanks for all the replies. I am fortunate in that, although living in a flat, I am have a very large balcony/patio, so can get fresh air. Not able to walk anywhere, use a mobility scooter. Think I will wait now another couple of days until days 6 or 7 from first test.

I have been going down to the main entrance foyer to collect my post each day very late at night, so no chance of coming across anyone else. Doing the same with taking down re-cycling and rubbish bags.

I am not the panicky type,and my son-law who lives locally is considered Very EV. However, despite his having FIVE vaccines (yes five), he caught this virus twice, both time received anti-virals, and except for a couple of really poorly days, that was it.
It is very obvious that we all react to this virus in totally different ways. I have had four vaccinations, am asthmatic over 82 years of age. However, last winter I had tow bouts of bronchitus which made me feel much more ill than I am now - could not even have considered going out anywhere at that time. I have a cough, a runny nose. Yes, am tired, but normally I find that I do require two or three naps each day, so only marginally difference. Nights are the worst with not being able to lie flat (as i normally do in bed).

Would not dream of going to any of my groups whilst getting positive tests, or having anyone come into my home. but know that I could go on my scooter to the park round the corner, and not come within ten feet or more of anyone else.

Hi. My dil works in the warehouse of a big supermarket chain, and contracted covid. Her employer told she could go into work, so long as she wore a mask, which she did, otherwise she wouldn’t have received any pay.

Katyj you are misinformed and your post should be deleted

I did a week in and was still testing positive for 2 weeks I went out for solo walks after the first week but didn’t go anywhere near anybody until I tested negative either 13 or 14 th day

Franbern quarantine is boring and unpopular but it's there for a reason. Obviously as you live in a flat you are going to be within breathing distance of others and a mask is not good enough.

Google how long to quarantine., I can't remember

Yes get out and about. Your allowed to go to work now as long as you wear a mask. Hope you feel better soon.