Current Events > Have Covid. Do I go to a funeral next week?

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AEW
01/23/22 7:27:19 AM
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Got a positive LFT on Saturday. Have a funeral on Wednesday for a close family member.

UK guidance is that you can still go to a funeral if you are positive but make sure you wear a mask and keep away from people.

UK guidance is also that if you have a positive test you can come out of isolating after five days as long as you have a negative test.

Im getting shit from both sides. One group saying You cant come if you have covid. The other stating Technically the restrictions say you can. Dont miss the funeral.

Not going to keep everyone happy here. What a shit situation to be in. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/3/2/AAfK-4AAC1rE.jpg

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MedeaLysistrata
01/23/22 7:28:20 AM
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Obviously no

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Fluttershy
01/23/22 7:29:39 AM
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Not going to keep everyone happy here.

tough shit for them, then. what about you? what do you think?

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spikethedevil
01/23/22 7:29:53 AM
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Of course you dont go. Ignore the selfish idiots saying you should.

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spikethedevil
01/23/22 7:30:42 AM
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Boris is desperate to save his job and making even stupider decisions as a result.

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Neoconkers
01/23/22 7:32:27 AM
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if you go to this funeral, it just means you'll need to make prep for the next funeral when you give some elderly relative COVID

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bluezero
01/23/22 7:35:25 AM
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It's best to not go.

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FelineCyborg
01/23/22 7:41:00 AM
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why is this even a question?

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AEW
01/23/22 7:43:00 AM
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FelineCyborg posted...
why is this even a question?

Because the situation is different in the UK to the US. I laid out all the relevant points in the OP.
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AEW
01/23/22 7:44:16 AM
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spikethedevil posted...
Of course you dont go. Ignore the selfish idiots saying you should.

The ironic thing is had I done a test two hours earlier it would have been Friday and thus would be out of isolation come the funeral assuming I tested negative on the Wednesday.
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marthsheretoo
01/23/22 7:48:24 AM
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AEW posted...
Because the situation is different in the UK to the US. I laid out all the relevant points in the OP.

I don't think the situation is different in the slightest. Regardless of your country's guidelines, Covid follows the same rules.

Do not attend.

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AEW
01/23/22 7:52:42 AM
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marthsheretoo posted...
I don't think the situation is different in the slightest.

Then you are showing your ignorance.

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Sheiky-Baby
01/23/22 7:52:46 AM
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Have someone live record the funeral for you with their phone. Stay at home.

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CableZL
01/23/22 7:54:28 AM
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The biggest question is: Are you comfortable with causing more funerals to happen?

If not, don't go.

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Error1355
01/23/22 7:54:39 AM
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Maybe ask your family if they want you there if you have COVID.

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TetsuoS2
01/23/22 7:55:07 AM
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No

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Neoconkers
01/23/22 7:55:15 AM
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AEW posted...
Because the situation is different in the UK to the US. I laid out all the relevant points in the OP.
it really isn't, Boris is just trying to give good news to distract from the huge termite swarm of scandals that are eating away at his supports

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marthsheretoo
01/23/22 7:56:07 AM
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AEW posted...
Then you are showing your ignorance.

What's the difference then? Does the UK strain of Omicron call chips crisps?

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AEW
01/23/22 7:56:16 AM
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Error1355 posted...
Maybe ask your family if they want you there if you have COVID.

I have. Everyone I have spoken to is fine with it.
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SuperShake666
01/23/22 7:56:59 AM
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Creating this topic proves that TC is an asshole. Enjoy coffin shopping for future relatives.

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whitelytning
01/23/22 7:57:28 AM
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Who wants to go to a funeral this bad? Seems like a great excuse to not have to go without family being upset or disrespected.

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AEW
01/23/22 7:57:58 AM
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marthsheretoo posted...
What's the difference then? Does the UK strain of Omicron call chips crisps?

The UK is one of the heaviest vaccinated countries in the world and the current data suggests self isolating and restrictions have a negligible effect on omicron hospitalisations and deaths on a heavily vaccinated country.

I am happy to see data to the contrary though.
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spikethedevil
01/23/22 7:58:26 AM
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Yeah I am beginning to think either TC is selfish (banned thing here) or is trolling.

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AEW
01/23/22 7:58:42 AM
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whitelytning posted...
Who wants to go to a funeral this bad? Seems like a great excuse to not have to go without family being upset or disrespected.

It was a member of my immediate family that passed. Why would I not want to go under normal situations?
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spikethedevil
01/23/22 7:59:51 AM
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AEW posted...
The UK is one of the heaviest vaccinated countries in the world and the current data suggests self isolating and restrictions have a negligible effect on omicron hospitalisations and deaths on a heavily vaccinated country.

I am happy to see data to the contrary though.

And yet infections are still through the roof and spreading it further is selfish and scummy.

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AEW
01/23/22 8:00:10 AM
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spikethedevil posted...
Yeah I am beginning to think either TC is selfish (banned thing here) or is trolling.

Someone has said something you dont agree with therefore they must be trolling? I posted all the relevant info in the OP.
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spikethedevil
01/23/22 8:00:43 AM
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AEW posted...
It was a member of my immediate family that passed. Why would I not want to go under normal situations?

And youre fine with going to other funerals caused by you in the future?

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Error1355
01/23/22 8:01:16 AM
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AEW posted...
I have. Everyone I have spoken to is fine with it.
Then if there isn't a law/rule about it and everyone going to the funeral is ok with catching covid from you, then who am I to say otherwise.

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AEW
01/23/22 8:01:17 AM
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spikethedevil posted...
And yet infections are still through the roof and spreading it further is selfish and scummy.

You are right. Infections are through the roof. Have they led to higher death and hospitalisation rates though?
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AEW
01/23/22 8:02:41 AM
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Error1355 posted...
Then if there isn't a law/rule about it and everyone going to the funeral is ok with catching covid from you, then who am I to say otherwise.

Its down to the fact most have already had it at some point in the last few weeks.
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TetsuoS2
01/23/22 8:03:03 AM
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so why are you asking if you're already set to go. just sounds like you're trying to make yourself feel better going there.

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spikethedevil
01/23/22 8:03:56 AM
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https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/uk-daily-covid-admissions?tab=table

Admissions are still stupidly high.

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AEW
01/23/22 8:05:23 AM
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TetsuoS2 posted...
so why are you asking if you're already set to go. just sounds like you're trying to make yourself feel better going there.

Good point. Its because Im not 100% comfortable with it to be honest.

I was curious in getting other opinions but most have been fairly reactionary and not provided much food for thought.
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Tyranthraxus
01/23/22 8:05:54 AM
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Fluttershy posted...
Not going to keep everyone happy here.

tough shit for them, then. what about you? what do you think?

This. If some people are going to be pissed off no matter what then take that as a license to do what you want to do.


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spikethedevil
01/23/22 8:07:02 AM
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spikethedevil posted...
And youre fine with going to other funerals caused by you in the future?


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marthsheretoo
01/23/22 8:07:27 AM
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AEW posted...
The UK is one of the heaviest vaccinated countries in the world and the current data suggests self isolating and restrictions have a negligible effect on omicron hospitalisations and deaths on a heavily vaccinated country.

I am happy to see data to the contrary though.

Can you link data that says so? My understanding is that omicron can easily spread through vaccinated populations.

It is also my understanding that while omicron has a lower chance of sending a vaccinated person to the hospital, the sheer number of infections have resulted in a greater total number of hospitalizations. Even when these hospitalizations don't result in death, they strain the system.

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AEW
01/23/22 8:07:47 AM
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spikethedevil posted...
https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/uk-daily-covid-admissions?tab=table

Admissions are still stupidly high.

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whitelytning
01/23/22 8:07:55 AM
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AEW posted...
It was a member of my immediate family that passed. Why would I not want to go under normal situations?

lol. You havent had someone close pass and this is a bull shit topic. The last thing you want to do is be around other people.

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AEW
01/23/22 8:08:55 AM
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marthsheretoo posted...
Can you link data that says so? My understanding is that omicron can easily spread through vaccinated populations.

It is also my understanding that while omicron has a lower chance of sending a vaccinated person to the hospital, the sheer number of infections have resulted in a greater total number of hospitalizations. Even when these hospitalizations don't result in death, they strain the system.

Great questions. I will come back with a proper response soon. I will add immediately that at no point did I claim vaccines helped stop the spread of Covid.
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AEW
01/23/22 8:11:13 AM
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whitelytning posted...


lol. You havent had someone close pass and this is a bull shit topic. The last thing you want to do is be around other people.

My grandad (who I was close with) passed on Christmas Day. I made a topic at the time. Im sure others on here will back that up.

I know this is CE and you are right to be sceptical but hopefully this puts your mind at ease.
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spikethedevil
01/23/22 8:12:15 AM
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Yeah I remember that topic, My condolences.

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Quicksilver
01/23/22 8:12:30 AM
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I follow cdc guidelines and they say 5 days so as long as it is 5 or more days later you are safe to go.

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AEW
01/23/22 8:14:17 AM
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spikethedevil posted...
And youre fine with going to other funerals caused by you in the future?

I missed this. Apologies. I accept your point. There is a risk involved. I am not denying this.

But where do you draw the line? Would I be expected not to go if I had a flu just in case I passed it to someone?

When I respond to @marthsheretoo with the data on cases Vs deaths hopefully that will also help add context to my statement above.
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UnfairRepresent
01/23/22 8:14:47 AM
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spikethedevil posted...
Of course you dont go. Ignore the selfish idiots saying you should.


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AEW
01/23/22 8:15:31 AM
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spikethedevil posted...
Yeah I remember that topic, My condolences.

We probably arent going to agree 100% on the funeral thing but I appreciate this post thank you.
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marthsheretoo
01/23/22 8:17:00 AM
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AEW posted...
Great questions. I will come back with a proper response soon. I will add immediately that at no point did I claim vaccines helped stop the spread of Covid.

You're right; you didn't.

My perspective is that stopping infection is still important even if hospitalization doesn't occur and sometimes I assume people think the same way as me. So I read into your post something that wasn't there. My bad.

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