Quarantine Life

urbantinker8 said:You mean shorter?🤔

Eric Gray said:I’m curious if anyone actually knows how often—or if they even bother at all—local police show up at addresses to check on people under quarantine in Washington, D.C.? It feels to me like nobody is actually being monitored, or am I just completely off base here? 🤔

The CDC just wrapped up a meeting with epidemiologists and health officials from the Department of Health, and looks like self-isolation rules aren't changing anytime soon.

European countries are hitting record daily infection numbers too. The WHO issued an "alarming" warning on Thursday regarding COVID-19 transmission levels across Europe, especially with several nations looking to shorten isolation periods.

"The numbers we’re seeing since September should be a wake-up call for everyone" in Europe, where case counts are actually outpacing what we saw back in March and April, according to Hans Klug, the WHO director for Europe, speaking from Copenhagen.

The UN agency is also sticking to its guns on the 14-day quarantine recommendation for anyone who's been exposed to the virus.

Brandon Torres3 said:Hey there.
Quick question—what’s the current deal with quarantine rules?
So, my sister attended this work event over the weekend where one of her colleagues was also present. They caught up again on Monday when he flew into Washington, D.C. for a meeting, but they weren't actually in close contact during the weekend or at the office. Well, he tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday and listed her as one of his contacts. Now she's just sitting around waiting for the CDC to call her and tell her if she needs to isolate or not. Since we live together, does that mean I'm officially a contact too? Should I be hunkering down, or am I good to keep going about my business? Once she told me the news today, I mentioned the whole situation to my bosses and they just sent me home. I can't say I'm 100% sure, but I feel like I read somewhere that a "contact of a contact" doesn't actually have to quarantine, right?

Thanks!

Angela Chavez11 said:They’re getting married and you’re just joining the vaccine trial group.

Seriously though, you're free. For now...

wanderingbadger77 said:You’re just a contact of a contact, so there's zero reason for you to be in isolation.

Brandon Torres3 said:Alright, I get what you're saying.

But here's the kicker—that "contact" is actually my sister, and we live under the same roof, so things get a little complicated.

It’s not like this was some random coworker or a buddy I can just avoid for a few days; it’s someone I share a home with.

🤔

Amanda Hughes37 said:We’re all left wondering about these things... if it were my husband who was the contact, I don't see the logic in why they wouldn't lock me and the kids down in isolation too, yet that never happens...

Brandon Torres3 said:Alright, thanks.

So, I guess we just carry on as usual until some new info drops.
Gotta be a little more careful, I suppose.

Amanda Hughes37 said:I have no idea how you're supposed to "be careful"—unless I lock my husband in a single room, disinfect the bathroom after he uses it, make him eat in there, and ban him from the living room entirely.

Whatever you say.

Brandon Torres3 said:Alright, thanks.

So, I guess we just carry on as usual until some new info drops.
Gotta be a little more careful, I suppose.

Brandon Torres3 said:Alright, I get what you're saying.

But here's the kicker—that "contact" is actually my sister, and we live under the same roof, so things get a little complicated.

It’s not like this was some random coworker or a buddy I can just avoid for a few days; it’s someone I share a home with.

🤔

Lawrence Reed3 said:Self-isolation is actually pretty bad for your health—at least, that's what this kinesiology professor is saying! I mean, it just makes sense, right? Being stuck inside for 14 days straight without any way to get out can't possibly be good for you...

"During isolation periods, people tend to move much less while eating significantly more calories," the professor points out. "Did you know that in just 14 days, your oxygen levels can drop by seven percent? Your strength and muscle mass could dip by five to ten percent. That’s only in two weeks! Plus, the fat buildup around your organs is going to spike quite a bit. People aren't being properly warned about this before they go into isolation, so there will definitely be health consequences"—though he adds that we won't really know the full extent until later.

Personally, I'm one of those people who works out pretty regularly—I usually go for a run about 6 or 7 days a week 6.2 miles—so there is absolutely no way I'm staying cooped up at home for 14 days without being able to at least get a workout in... so, I don't think I'll be agreeing to any kind of isolation or anything like that... for some very obvious, common-sense reasons.

Lawrence Reed3 said:Self-isolation is actually pretty bad for your health—at least, that's what this kinesiology professor is saying! I mean, it just makes sense, right? Being stuck inside for 14 days straight without any way to get out can't possibly be good for you...

"During isolation periods, people tend to move much less while eating significantly more calories," the professor points out. "Did you know that in just 14 days, your oxygen levels can drop by seven percent? Your strength and muscle mass could dip by five to ten percent. That’s only in two weeks! Plus, the fat buildup around your organs is going to spike quite a bit. People aren't being properly warned about this before they go into isolation, so there will definitely be health consequences"—though he adds that we won't really know the full extent until later.

Personally, I'm one of those people who works out pretty regularly—I usually go for a run about 6 or 7 days a week 6.2 miles—so there is absolutely no way I'm staying cooped up at home for 14 days without being able to at least get a workout in... so, I don't think I'll be agreeing to any kind of isolation or anything like that... for some very obvious, common-sense reasons.

wanderingbadger77 said:You're acting all rebellious, "oh this, oh that"... yet you still put on the mask at work. I bet if they ordered you into self-isolation, you'd follow suit too, or maybe you'll just happily pay $8,000, $16,000... keep the list going.
You're acting like a total kid... basically Charlie Brown.

I stay active too—swimming, cycling—but when life hands you something you have to deal with, you deal with it. I don't play hero for nothing when I know I can't walk away with a win.
Besides, you can always work out at home.

Brandon Torres3 said:Personally, I wasn't too worried about it because I have a stationary bike at home. I actually spent about two months stuck inside back during that lockdown in March and April, and I made sure to hop on that bike and work out for at least an hour every single day. Since I usually hit up a local Gold's Gym, working out from home kept me from feeling too sidelined. I even ended up losing some weight! When you really want to, you can always make it work. There are tons of exercises you can do right in your living room to keep yourself from falling into bad shape. Plus, it's huge for your mental health. I did manage to sneak outside a bit during that time too—just a quick walk or a trip to the grocery store—but things were definitely different back then.