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Post by iamkristinl16 on Apr 29, 2020 13:42:26 GMT
Dh just texted and said the girlfriend of his coworker has tested positive for Covid-19. He has relatively close daily contact with the coworker.
I’ve generally been pretty laid back about cleaning/disinfecting/etc but am wondering what people would do in this situation? Dh is asking if I want him to sleep in the bed or be in the house. I think it is a little extreme to expect him not to come to the house but not sure about the bed? Obviously I will be cleaning everything that I can today.
No idea at this point if the coworker has been tested.
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Post by leannec on Apr 29, 2020 13:56:55 GMT
I was exposed to the virus a couple of weeks ago ... a fellow teacher and I were in the same classroom for more than two hours but were more than two metres apart ... regardless, I was in lockdown for two weeks when she tested positive  I am healthy  Don't freak out ... just isolate with your dh for the required time if that is what you are asked to do ... good luck  |
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Post by momto4kiddos on Apr 29, 2020 14:02:17 GMT
Is the coworker isolating now? I'd definitely do the cleaning. I wouldn't put him out of the house. I'd be hoping for more info from the coworker though.
ds' coworker thought he was exposed to someone with it. Coworker wasn't sick and the timeline didn't really add up well to me so I wasn't too concerned. Turned out to be nothing, either he wasn't exposed or didn't get sick.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 29, 2020 14:32:59 GMT
Is there somewhere else in the house where he (or you) could sleep for a few days until he finds out if his coworker actually has it, and then go from there?
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Apr 29, 2020 14:34:14 GMT
I’m hoping the coworker gets tested, but I don’t know what the timeline for that would be? I also don’t know how much I would trust a negative test result since they have a high probability of false negatives. We will have to talk about it more later.
I was also wondering if we should treat him like he is in semi-quarantine? Like only he can use a certain bathroom, etc?
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Apr 29, 2020 14:35:19 GMT
Is there somewhere else in the house where he (or you) could sleep for a few days until he finds out if his coworker actually has it, and then go from there? He could sleep on the basement couch or kick one of the kids out of their bed and they sleep with me. Or I guess he could sleep on an air mattress. |
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Post by amom23 on Apr 29, 2020 14:39:25 GMT
I don't have any advice, but it sounds like you all have been exposed thru the co-worker already so isolating your DH might not stop any of the rest of you from contracting the virus.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 29, 2020 14:42:26 GMT
I’m hoping the coworker gets tested, but I don’t know what the timeline for that would be? I also don’t know how much I would trust a negative test result since they have a high probability of false negatives. We will have to talk about it more later. I was also wondering if we should treat him like he is in semi-quarantine? Like only he can use a certain bathroom, etc? From the more recent news reports it sounds like testing in our state is finally starting to ramp up so I would at least have DH make a few phone calls to see if he can get tested himself instead of waiting on the coworker to do it. I would also do what I could to put some distance between him and the rest of the family, have him mask up at home until you know one way or the other. Like they say, it’s best to just assume everybody has it and do what you do if that was the case. The absolute last thing I would want to deal with right now would be a houseful of sick people all at once (especially if I was one of them). |
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Post by maryland on Apr 29, 2020 15:46:03 GMT
If you have a master bedroom with a bathroom, could he stay in there and only he uses the bedroom and bathroom? That's what we plan to do if anyone in our house is exposed. I hope he stays healthy!
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Apr 29, 2020 15:47:29 GMT
I’m hoping the coworker gets tested, but I don’t know what the timeline for that would be? I also don’t know how much I would trust a negative test result since they have a high probability of false negatives. We will have to talk about it more later. I was also wondering if we should treat him like he is in semi-quarantine? Like only he can use a certain bathroom, etc? From the more recent news reports it sounds like testing in our state is finally starting to ramp up so I would at least have DH make a few phone calls to see if he can get tested himself instead of waiting on the coworker to do it. I would also do what I could to put some distance between him and the rest of the family, have him mask up at home until you know one way or the other. Like they say, it’s best to just assume everybody has it and do what you do if that was the case. The absolute last thing I would want to deal with right now would be a houseful of sick people all at once (especially if I was one of them). I have a friend who is a doctor and she said that dh would need to have symptoms to be tested. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 29, 2020 16:06:36 GMT
From the more recent news reports it sounds like testing in our state is finally starting to ramp up so I would at least have DH make a few phone calls to see if he can get tested himself instead of waiting on the coworker to do it. I would also do what I could to put some distance between him and the rest of the family, have him mask up at home until you know one way or the other. Like they say, it’s best to just assume everybody has it and do what you do if that was the case. The absolute last thing I would want to deal with right now would be a houseful of sick people all at once (especially if I was one of them). I have a friend who is a doctor and she said that dh would need to have symptoms to be tested. That’s a bummer.  |
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Post by johnnysmom on Apr 29, 2020 16:08:49 GMT
Do you/the kids have any risk factors? If not I wouldn't worry about making dh isolate unless he (or perhaps his co-worker) shows symptoms. I'd have him shower when he gets home and immediately wash his clothes, leave his work shoes in the garage/porch if possible. I'd have him use clorox wipes on his phone, keys, etc daily. Make sure the kids step up their handwashing and sanitize touch points (door knobs, bathrooms, light switches, remote, etc) regularly. I'd probably go ahead and do a big grocery stock up just in case dh does get symptoms and you have to do a hard quarantine.
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Post by mayceesgranny on Apr 29, 2020 16:24:19 GMT
A co-worker of mine was sent home today to self isolate because she spent all day Saturday with a "friend" who on Tuesday woke up with fever and body aches.
We just learned the "friend" is unable to get a COVID 19 test. They've been calling around and were told she wasn't high risk enough to get a test. The "friend" is mid 20's, and has been laid off for several weeks from her receptionist job. She woke up yesterday feeling miserable aching all over with a fever. No other symptoms yet.
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Post by leftturnonly on Apr 29, 2020 16:33:19 GMT
Dh just texted and said the girlfriend of his coworker has tested positive for Covid-19. He has relatively close daily contact with the coworker. I’ve generally been pretty laid back about cleaning/disinfecting/etc but am wondering what people would do in this situation? Dh is asking if I want him to sleep in the bed or be in the house. I think it is a little extreme to expect him not to come to the house but not sure about the bed? Obviously I will be cleaning everything that I can today. No idea at this point if the coworker has been tested. Honestly, I think a lot depends on how at risk you and the other members of your household are. Also, the girlfriend may have become infected a good two weeks ago. Possibly even longer than that if she hasn't been feeling well for any length of time. It's reasonable to put your husband in the "may have been exposed" category. If it's possible for your husband to be tested, that would cut out a lot of the guesswork for you. And from every moment from now on for the next couple of weeks, he needs to be extra cautious around his co-worker. |
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Post by leftturnonly on Apr 29, 2020 16:38:15 GMT
I have a friend who is a doctor and she said that dh would need to have symptoms to be tested. That may be old news in your area. Too many doctors still don't know what's available to them right now that wasn't just a short time ago. It wouldn't hurt to check it out for yourself by checking your local website about the latest updates on COVID for your area. |
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Post by PEAcan pie on Apr 29, 2020 17:02:41 GMT
I would take all precautions, Isolate him in the home. Don't second guess yourself, fourteen days will go by fast and you do not want to get this virus
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Post by peaname on Apr 29, 2020 17:11:46 GMT
Do they wear masks at your husband’s job?
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Post by SockMonkey on Apr 29, 2020 17:28:27 GMT
A co-worker of mine was sent home today to self isolate because she spent all day Saturday with a "friend" who on Tuesday woke up with fever and body aches. We just learned the "friend" is unable to get a COVID 19 test. They've been calling around and were told she wasn't high risk enough to get a test. The "friend" is mid 20's, and has been laid off for several weeks from her receptionist job. She woke up yesterday feeling miserable aching all over with a fever. No other symptoms yet. And here's where I am like "WHY THE FUCK ARE THESE PEOPLE SEEING FRIENDS!?" OP, I would probably have him self-isolate as much as possible for 14 days. Own bedroom, own bathroom, separate meals, lots of cleaning of any shared spaces. You can't 100% prevent, but you can certainly minimize exposure. |
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Post by mayceesgranny on Apr 29, 2020 17:39:32 GMT
I agree with you wholeheartedly! believe me my other co-workers and I were not impressed!!
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Post by flanz on Apr 29, 2020 18:01:53 GMT
I would take all precautions, Isolate him in the home. Don't second guess yourself, fourteen days will go by fast and you do not want to get this virus Same! |
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Apr 29, 2020 18:03:18 GMT
I’ll add the wrinkle that lots of people do unprotected coughing when asleep/half asleep. Every night.
Ask me how I know.
Even snoring could produce droplets.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2020 18:15:44 GMT
I would have him strip down in the garage and go straight to the shower every day after work. If his co-worker is asymptomatic this is the best way I can think of handling the situation for at least two weeks without putting DH out in the backyard with a water hose and a few hot dogs.
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Post by jubejubes on Apr 29, 2020 19:22:57 GMT
Dh just texted and said the girlfriend of his coworker has tested positive for Covid-19. He has relatively close daily contact with the coworker. I’ve generally been pretty laid back about cleaning/disinfecting/etc but am wondering what people would do in this situation? Dh is asking if I want him to sleep in the bed or be in the house. I think it is a little extreme to expect him not to come to the house but not sure about the bed? Obviously I will be cleaning everything that I can today. No idea at this point if the coworker has been tested. I would find a testing center and have your DH tested. CLEAN & DISINFECT your home, please. You have 4 active boys so I would clean all door handles, light-switches, bathrooms, remote controls, cellphones, computer keys and anything that is touched at least twice a day. He should be sleeping separate from everyone. |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Apr 29, 2020 19:36:38 GMT
We don't have any factors that make us high risk.
The friend who is a doctor said to try to keep him separate from the rest of us as much as possible, have him use paper plates/silverware/cups, separate bathroom, etc. I have been wiping everything down today.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Apr 29, 2020 19:53:56 GMT
In MN they are not testing UNLESS you have symptoms.
One of my coworkers is quarantined right now. I sit 3 ft from her at work. We haven't been advised to do anything different, and honestly, if I was exposed, it was probably where we work already. who knows.
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Post by CeeScraps on Apr 29, 2020 20:26:50 GMT
I would have my dh sleep in another room/floor and use a different bathroom from anyone else.
I heard what should be done for meals is that their food should be on paper products/plastic ware. Then when the person finishes they toss their stuff. That way you are not picking up infected dishes/silverware. I have paper plates, plastic ware and the solo cups for us to use if we need them.
We are lucky to have a finished basement that has my daughter’s bed from college down there. So we are set if need be.
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Post by scrappysurfer on Apr 29, 2020 20:35:50 GMT
Some may call me extreme, but I would think your whole household would need to do a strict 14 day quarantine. You’ve all been exposed throughout DH’s coworker since his GF was likely exposed 3-4 weeks ago, during which she exposed the coworker, and so on. If it were me, I’d consider everyone “positive” and take steps to further the spread. Also inform anyone who may have been exposed through anyone in your household.
This is exactly how covid spreads through healthy individuals who are asymptomatic. Sucks for everyone involved, but hopefully you can contain the spread from your end and that your household stays healthy.
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Post by mayceesgranny on May 1, 2020 13:50:42 GMT
update A co-worker of mine was sent home today to self isolate because she spent all day Saturday with a "friend" who on Tuesday woke up with fever and body aches. We just learned the "friend" is unable to get a COVID 19 test. They've been calling around and were told she wasn't high risk enough to get a test. The "friend" is mid 20's, and has been laid off for several weeks from her receptionist job. She woke up yesterday feeling miserable aching all over with a fever. No other symptoms yet. UPDATE: my co workers "friend" did manage to get a COVID 19 test last night and was told it could take up to 7 days to get results. |
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Post by dewryce on May 1, 2020 15:21:17 GMT
Do you/the kids have any risk factors? If not I wouldn't worry about making dh isolate unless he (or perhaps his co-worker) shows symptoms. I'd have him shower when he gets home and immediately wash his clothes, leave his work shoes in the garage/porch if possible. I'd have him use clorox wipes on his phone, keys, etc daily. Make sure the kids step up their handwashing and sanitize touch points (door knobs, bathrooms, light switches, remote, etc) regularly. I'd probably go ahead and do a big grocery stock up just in case dh does get symptoms and you have to do a hard quarantine.It’s often too late by the time they show symptoms. But I wholeheartedly agree with the rest of this. Can’t hurt, might help. I’d also already assume the rest of you were exposed and quarantine, if you aren’t already. |
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Post by dewryce on May 1, 2020 15:22:59 GMT
update A co-worker of mine was sent home today to self isolate because she spent all day Saturday with a "friend" who on Tuesday woke up with fever and body aches. We just learned the "friend" is unable to get a COVID 19 test. They've been calling around and were told she wasn't high risk enough to get a test. The "friend" is mid 20's, and has been laid off for several weeks from her receptionist job. She woke up yesterday feeling miserable aching all over with a fever. No other symptoms yet. UPDATE: my co workers "friend" did manage to get a COVID 19 test last night and was told it could take up to 7 days to get results. I’m so confused as to why friend is in quotes. Glad they could get the test, I hope it is negative. |
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