Posts by crimsonranger3

Thanks, much appreciated!

Chris Kim13 said:It seems like they aren't calling everyone out lately because there are just way too many cases.

The only way anyone knows is if your primary care physician notes "quarantine" right next to your name in the medical records, so it pops up whenever someone pulls up your file in the system.

As for who actually hands over those lists to the police—whether it's the local clinic or public health officials—honestly, I have no clue.

And who handles the removal?
In other words, do I need to contact someone once the 14-day period expires?

Lawrence Reed3 said:No, honestly, nothing is hanging over your head until you actually get an official notice or a formal order saying you need to quarantine. I mean, if you haven't received anything, you shouldn't even consider yourself in isolation. Did you get a formal decision? Did someone from the CDC or local health department call you? Even if you go out and the police pull you over for a check, you can just tell them you weren't notified and had no idea you were supposed to stay put. If they try to fine you, just file an appeal or talk to them.
Okay, so, self-isolation—but only if there's an official directive from the health authorities stating the exact start and end dates. Without that, there’s no obligation to isolate. And without an official document, there isn't even a legal basis to hand out any fines.

Nothing.

The media acts like it’s the end of the world, while the people in charge couldn't care less. That's the real issue. 😁
To hell with politics. And to hell with the money tied to it.

And that’s exactly why I’m worried!

But if I’m reading this right, I’m actually allowed to take my dog for a walk? Their logic is truly 🤣

But those $2667 are looming over us...

Alright then, just one more week and it's over. Hopefully, I can hang in there.

Lawrence Reed3 said:From a legal standpoint, I don't think you're actually required to follow any isolation orders unless you've been officially notified or handed some kind of formal paperwork. Honestly, if they haven't sent you an official notice or a signed order, they can't really penalize you. I mean, sure, they might *try*, but you could totally file a complaint, and I'm pretty sure a judge would side with you. So, personally, I wouldn't stress too much about it—I'd just stick to my plans and move on with my life.
As for handing out your Social Security number, I’m not so sure that’s the smartest move. Most government agencies can pull up your info themselves if they really need to. And look, if the contact is just a friend or someone close to you, you can easily ask them not to list you as a contact. That’s just what I would do, anyway—but hey, everyone has to make their own call based on what feels right to them.

I spent three days asking, and it didn't work.

My only real concern is getting hit with a "delayed" quarantine. Like, they tack on extra days because they were slow to implement the rules.

As for the ethics, I don't care. A mask is enough protection when you're just heading out to vote. Scumbags.

Lawrence Reed3 said:But what if someone doesn't get an official notice? Like, if they don't go to the doctor or the pharmacy regularly, they might have no way of knowing! Then they could end up getting fined just because they didn't realize they were supposed to be isolating. There's definitely enough ground for a legal complaint there, I think.

That’s actually my biggest concern. If I’m being ordered to isolate, how am I supposed to know the start or end dates if I'm not informed? I tested positive around noon last Sunday, so I'm planning on heading out next Sunday around the same time. I'm worried about getting fined over a couple of days' difference if the paperwork isn't clear.

Lawrence Reed3 said:Wait, they asked you for your SSN? I have no idea why they'd need that from you.

Yeah, if they want a contact list sent to the health department via email.

driftingranger2 said:Just call your doctor; they can check if there's a red flag on your file.
Or hit up the pharmacy where you pick up your meds.
Check your insurance statement—if you're under quarantine, it'll show up right there.

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Oh, thanks a lot!

Lawrence Reed3 said:Honestly, if you haven't received an official notice from the health department, there's really nothing to worry about—maybe your friend just forgot to mention it. I actually had an acquaintance who tested positive once; we were definitely in contact, but he didn't officially list me as a close contact, he just sent me a private DM. And that was it! I thanked him for letting me know (which felt totally unnecessary, I guess) and then just went about my life like usual.

I know they listed me because they asked for my Social Security number. But nobody has reached out.
It's been seven days now; is there any way to check if I've actually been added to the contact list?

I assume that call from them actually means something.

Anyway, beers tomorrow? 🤣

So, I can just walk around outside until then?
Their rules are straight out of the NFL.

Hey, since I just found out from my contact that I tested positive, am I supposed to self-isolate immediately, or should I wait until an official calls me from the CDC?
I need to head to the grocery store for some supplies.

When am I actually supposed to start my quarantine? I haven't heard a single word from the health department yet, even though my contact reached out today to confirm the test came back positive.
So, if nobody calls me by 4:00 PM, does that mean I’m free to go about my business?
What is the point of these isolation mandates if they aren't even being enforced?

Pure stupidity. At least those $1,500 fines are actually happening. Honestly, I hope they rot.

Matthew Jackson2 said:Actually, if you look at the math here, 10 is essentially greater than or equal to 14 in this specific context.

See, if you were just exposed, the CDC guidelines usually count 14 days from that last contact, but if you actually come down with it, the clock starts at 10 days from when those symptoms first hit or when you test positive. I can't be 100% certain on the exact legal distinction—I think it's based on symptom onset—unless, say, you test positive during a routine checkup for something else entirely and don't feel sick yet, but then once the fever kicks in, the timer resets to that moment. It's all a bit of a moving target.

Since symptoms tend to pop up maybe three or four days after you've been around someone infected—and honestly, it could be even longer—it all kind of evens out in the end. Or it could take even more time.

Then again, it could be a shorter window if you happened to pick up the virus a couple of days before you even had that final contact.

So I've already wasted 5 days. 😁

What an absolute joke. They mandate self-isolation, yet I had no clue I was even supposed to be isolating for the last five days...
Pure stupidity.

Is that for 10 or 14 days?

And when do they actually conduct inspections? Do they just show up in the middle of the night? I don't see how much difference it makes which house I'm locked up in.

If we’re under mandatory isolation because we were exposed but aren't showing symptoms, are we technically allowed to get in a car on our own property and drive to another property we own?
Essentially, if I just sit in my car in the driveway and drive out to my cabin, I'm not risking infecting anyone else.

Anthony Jackson2 said:Then what's the point if tens of thousands of people are just going to end up leaving shelters again for work? What's stopping the hundred or so folks who leave just to visit a grocery store they don't have locally, or to see parents, grandparents, or a partner?

And it’s not different in the country—it's pretty obvious people aren't visiting each other much lately; they're mostly just staying home. In my view, people from more rural areas are far less of a headache than those from the cities.

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