Covid query

[BernieisGod]

Bit of a random scenario and I've searched online for an official Gov stance on this to no avail, so where else is there to go but FMTTM?

My five year old is currently on half term and due to go back on Monday. However, we received a text from his school on Tuesday that one of his classmates has tested positive for Covid.

Therefore, his whole year now have to quarantine and his return to school has been pushed back until next Friday. Oddly, myself, my wife and our daughter can carry on life as usual?

My query is that one of his classmates is a lad who lives four doors away. They have been playing together both indoors and outdoors, in close physical contact (trampoline, play fighting etc) prior to this development.

I'm thinking, if either of them had Covid, it's likely they'd have already passed it to each other and therefore they could arguably still play with each other?

On the other hand, I'm also thinking that both children should be in quarantine so in the spirit of things, should adhere to this until next Friday, plus I don't want a hefty fine for breaching any rules!

Does anybody have an official answer? I've queried it with the school and they recommended following Gov guidelines, shame I don't know what they are!

 

[the_holgate_roof]

The official answer is he should quarantine for 10 days.

 

[atypical_boro]

I'm thinking, if either of them had Covid, it's likely they'd have already passed it to each other and therefore they could arguably still play with each other?

Actually it’s quite unlikely that kids of that age give it to each other, according to most of the research.

 

[BernieisGod]

Thanks both for your replies.

It's a difficult situation and a tough one for a five year old to grasp.

It doesn't help that we have a busy body neighbour who I could imagine taking pleasure in reporting any socialising to the authorities.

I think given the circumstances it could be justified that they continue to play, if no other children were involved, effectively in their own 'bubble'.

However, I could see it being frowned upon by some.