Quarantine Life

A colleague of mine just got back from quarantine today, and she’s claiming they didn't even give her a single phone call or bother to knock on her door once.

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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.

crimsonranger3 said: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.

You wait until you get that call from the health department. I ended up stuck in isolation today myself, even though my exposure was all the way back last week.

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

crimsonranger3 said:So, I can just walk around outside until then?
Their rules are straight out of the NFL.

Look, if nobody reaches out to you, how are you even supposed to know you need to quarantine? And if they do call you while you're already out and about, you've got to figure out some way to get back home immediately.

I assume that call from them actually means something.

Anyway, beers tomorrow? 🤣

crimsonranger3 said:So, I can just walk around outside until then?
Their rules are straight out of the NFL.

Basically, you won't face any legal repercussions if you were out, yet somehow you're still considered a criminal just for "walking around freely."

I see a few people were getting calls because they ran into someone with a cold just last week. So, how long do folks actually have to stay in quarantine in that case? Is it like a 3-day thing?😵

crimsonranger3 said:I assume that call from them actually means something.

Anyway, beers tomorrow? 🤣

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.

Nicole James said:Basically, you won't face any legal repercussions if you were out, yet somehow you're still considered a criminal just for "walking around freely."

Look, back here, there were people who were absolutely convinced they’d be forced into quarantine just because they’d been near someone testing positive—and by that, I mean extended, close, daily contact without a mask. But, they weren't officially flagged as contacts. I won't get too deep into those specifics. There was even one person who actually went to report themselves to get a test or an isolation order, but they were turned away because they weren't on any official contact list. And then what? What are those people supposed to do if they aren't showing symptoms? Just call their boss and say, "Hey, I decided to self-isolate on my own whim without any CDC orders, so please just give me some paid time off"?
On what planet would that even fly?

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neonbison6 said:I see a few people were getting calls because they ran into someone with a cold just last week. So, how long do folks actually have to stay in quarantine in that case? Is it like a 3-day thing?😵

Seven days from now.

It’s been two weeks since I last heard from anyone who wasn't a total headache.

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crimsonranger3 said:I assume that call from them actually means something.

Anyway, beers tomorrow? 🤣

Look, it’s simple—just don't answer any calls from unknown numbers for the next two weeks and the problem goes away. It’s almost too easy (as they say in the North America).
😛

BTW—by doing this, you're basically building up immunity to COVID-19 (at least until you catch it from another colleague again). Do it once more and you'll have permanent immunity.

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?

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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neonbison6 said:I see a few people were getting calls because they ran into someone with a cold just last week. So, how long do folks actually have to stay in quarantine in that case? Is it like a 3-day thing?😵

Yeah, they track everything from the moment you last saw someone who tested positive, and in my case, I ended up having to quarantine for six days.😛

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!

crimsonranger3 said: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?

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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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.

crimsonranger3 said: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?

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

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.

crimsonranger3 said: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.

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

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.