COVID dilemma: My girlfriend's roommate got COVID. Is seeing her over the next two weeks a dumb thing to do?

[curiouscharles]

My GF brought covid home while we still had a roommate.

He probably was exposed to us for two days before we knew we were positive.

We masked up to leave our room (briefly, for bathroom and food runs), and stayed in our room for 5 days straight.

He never got sick.

And all three of us were triple vaccinated.

 

[Dog of Bork]

You're going to get COVID. Just know that.

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Only if she has covid lol

 

[9wilds]

The chances of you getting COVID are super low. I wouldn't worry at all. See your girlfriend.

 

[GameRotation2022]

It'll be good to wear a mask around them the virus is spread through the air.

 

[Chopchop]

Are you or your gf around anyone who you really wouldn't want to give covid to? Like kids, people with weak immune systems, or the elderly?

You're obviously aware of the possible risks to you and your gf, and you can decide that for yourselves. But you probably also want to consider the risk you may be posing to those around you.

 

[davepoobond]

is she isolating herself from the roommate?

i don't think there's much chance of transmission just from surface touches (has that ever been conclusive either way?)

 

[EntelechyFuff]

With relaxing restrictions and all that, I feel like you're as likely to get it any time you step out to fill up your gas tank or head to the grocery store as you would be from seeing your vaxxed gf.

 

[Wereroku]

It's really up to how you feel on it and your unique circumstances. There is a good chance she won't get it if she and the roommate are careful. On the other hand if you or anyone around you are high risk it might not be worth it to risk when you could just wait 2 weeks to see each other. There can definitely be false negative rapid tests. Instead of the in home one getting a pcr would be better but they are more invasive.

 

[Nappuccino]

Two weeks goes by in a flash. I'd wait.

 

[Iolo]

Only if she has covid lol

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I'm assuming they mean, you're going to get covid at some point, and we have to live with that now and set expectations accordingly. But I may have misunderstood.

 

[dose]

Nah, surely you can wait two weeks?
Also, lateral flows aren't 100% reliable (around 60% I believe) so she could still have it.

 

[ResetEraIsTheBestEra]

getting covid sucks balls, it is up to you OP if you think it is worth it.

i mean, can your GF or family/friends take care of you if you get it and you turn out to be one of those unlucky people that feel at death's door with the sickness?

seriously if the pain and symptoms arent too hard on you still being isolated for 2-3 weeks sucks so much.

 

[Yourfawthaaa]

I'd wait it out.

If she understands, then things will work out. Catching covid is not worth the risk.

 

[Nude_Tayne]

1. COVID is not the flu. COVID really sucks even for fully vaxxed people
2. Long COVID is a real possibility even for fully vaxxed people. I know from several people in my 'circle'. People who have zero concern for this are nuts IMO.

 

[PhaZe 5]

I recently did this as the person who was in contact with COVID individuals.

How we handled it: Rapid test a couple of days before coming. Another rapid test when I arrived. We both wore N95's around each other the whole time except for when eating (I mostly ate outside on the deck). Then a rapid test nearly a week after having last seen her.

It all turned out well, but it was certainly a risk. I don't regret it, but we're both vaxed and boosted. Still, I acknowledge it was kind of dumb.

 

[nanhacott]

Somewhere between 10-30% of people who get COVID end up with a chronic illness as a result. Being vaccinated doesn't protect you from that.

Immunocompromised people can still die from COVID. Being vaccinated doesn't stop you from transmitting it, even if you don't get sick yourself.

Kids under 5 still can't be vaccinated.

You might not know anyone at risk, but it's extremely easy to pass things on to someone who does.

As someone with multiple immunocompromised family members, my vote is to not put yourself in situations where you know there's a decent chance you'll catch it. Rapid testing is better than nothing, but not by much.

 

[rsfour]

Make sure you're wearing a mask too during coitus

 

[Christian]

If you have to ask the question, you already know the answer. Don't look for other people to absolve your behavior.

 

[RomanticHeroX]

If you're vax'd you're fine. Live your life.

 

[Aya]

1. COVID is not the flu. COVID really sucks even for fully vaxxed people
2. Long COVID is a real possibility even for fully vaxxed people. I know from several people in my 'circle'. People who have zero concern for this are nuts IMO.

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I'll signal boost this. Can't believe I had to scroll that long to find this comment. One can get a pretty shitty covid regardless of being fully vaxxed.

 

[RedMercury]

The option that protects the most people and provides no harm to anyone involved would be the prudent course of action. You don't need to roll the dice, you get to just take them off the table

 

[carlsojo]

Go for it.

 

[Lkr]

I think her visiting you isn't the most insane idea all things considered, especially if she self-isolates and tests beforehand. but also you can never be too cautious.
it sounds like you don't have to leave the house much and aren't a risk to spread it further, so if you're okay with the risk to yourself, go for it. but i would understand the hesitation and would probably want to wait as well, depending on context of relationship

 

[WindUp]

If you and her are both comfortable with the risks I don't see a problem with it.

 

[Stove]

Just wait. It's really not that long.

 

[curiouscharles]

I'll signal boost this. Can't believe I had to scroll that long to find this comment. One can get a pretty shitty covid regardless of being fully vaxxed.

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Also need to boost this.

I have long covid, I was triple vaccinated, it's a nightmare and people need to consider this.

 

[Trust]

If you're an immunocompromised person then take the necessary precautions to protect yourself.

Otherwise go for it. We're never going to have zero covid.

 

[j_rocca42]

If you're both vaxxed go for it

 

[Senator Toadstool]

Honestly we're all getting Covid. I'd not go over but I also don't have a gf.