HarryToby
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I was going to suggest the same
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Captainmouse
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Why Not have a kitchen rota? So you all know where you are, Do you have a separate loo? Get into the habit of wiping down before you use stuffHey all - I’m hoping someone will be able to give me some sound advice on a house share situation I’m currently in.
One of my housemates (not a close friend FYI, just a house share) tested positive for covid-19 via two lateral flows on Sunday and is awaiting a PCR result. My issue at the moment is that she is supposed to be self isolating in her room, yet she is leaving every hour or so and is in the communal areas. Obviously I know she has to go to the kitchen to prepare food, but I feel as though leaving her room so often and wandering the house freely is incredibly inconsiderate to the rest of us who live here especially as most of us are WFH.
I messaged her this evening to ask her if she would leave her room less often and if she would wipe down the kitchen after she has used it. She has replied telling me she is depressed (she has some learning difficulties) and is leaving her room when it is essential and is wiping things down (this isn’t true).
To be honest I’m a bit stuck on what to do. Im very fearful of catching covid now in particular as I’m supposed to be spending Christmas with the family I couldn’t spend it with last year and would hate to pass it on. I have considered telling my landlord that I don’t think she’s taking it seriously but I also don’t want to be unkind if she’s struggling mentally.
Any advice would be appreciated
bananabutter
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Thank you for all of your replies I appreciate it
You’ve all put my mind at rest regarding the likelihood of me catching it. I’m not vulnerable but some of my family are and would hate to have to change Christmas plans. I’m just going to continue being as cautious as possible and test regularly.
Unfortunately, she’s still wandering around every hour or so which I really do find inconsiderate but as someone above has said she’s not breaking any rules
she’s only sharing a bathroom with one other person who left her some cleaning stuff which she isn’t using and there’s very little you can do to force someone is there. Hopefully the fact that everyone else who lives here is clearly very annoyed with her may make her reconsider her behaviour
You’ve all put my mind at rest regarding the likelihood of me catching it. I’m not vulnerable but some of my family are and would hate to have to change Christmas plans. I’m just going to continue being as cautious as possible and test regularly.
Unfortunately, she’s still wandering around every hour or so which I really do find inconsiderate but as someone above has said she’s not breaking any rules
she’s only sharing a bathroom with one other person who left her some cleaning stuff which she isn’t using and there’s very little you can do to force someone is there. Hopefully the fact that everyone else who lives here is clearly very annoyed with her may make her reconsider her behaviour
bananabutter
VIP Member
Hey all - I’m hoping someone will be able to give me some sound advice on a house share situation I’m currently in.
One of my housemates (not a close friend FYI, just a house share) tested positive for covid-19 via two lateral flows on Sunday and is awaiting a PCR result. My issue at the moment is that she is supposed to be self isolating in her room, yet she is leaving every hour or so and is in the communal areas. Obviously I know she has to go to the kitchen to prepare food, but I feel as though leaving her room so often and wandering the house freely is incredibly inconsiderate to the rest of us who live here especially as most of us are WFH.
I messaged her this evening to ask her if she would leave her room less often and if she would wipe down the kitchen after she has used it. She has replied telling me she is depressed (she has some learning difficulties) and is leaving her room when it is essential and is wiping things down (this isn’t true).
To be honest I’m a bit stuck on what to do. Im very fearful of catching covid now in particular as I’m supposed to be spending Christmas with the family I couldn’t spend it with last year and would hate to pass it on. I have considered telling my landlord that I don’t think she’s taking it seriously but I also don’t want to be unkind if she’s struggling mentally.
Any advice would be appreciated
One of my housemates (not a close friend FYI, just a house share) tested positive for covid-19 via two lateral flows on Sunday and is awaiting a PCR result. My issue at the moment is that she is supposed to be self isolating in her room, yet she is leaving every hour or so and is in the communal areas. Obviously I know she has to go to the kitchen to prepare food, but I feel as though leaving her room so often and wandering the house freely is incredibly inconsiderate to the rest of us who live here especially as most of us are WFH.
I messaged her this evening to ask her if she would leave her room less often and if she would wipe down the kitchen after she has used it. She has replied telling me she is depressed (she has some learning difficulties) and is leaving her room when it is essential and is wiping things down (this isn’t true).
To be honest I’m a bit stuck on what to do. Im very fearful of catching covid now in particular as I’m supposed to be spending Christmas with the family I couldn’t spend it with last year and would hate to pass it on. I have considered telling my landlord that I don’t think she’s taking it seriously but I also don’t want to be unkind if she’s struggling mentally.
Any advice would be appreciated
Keep your distance as best you can, wear a mask and wash your hands a lot. Wipe down surfaces regularly too. I know its frustrating but beyond politely asking Im not sure what you can do.
If it helps, I had covid (but didn't know!) and shared a tent with my husband and son, then obviously a house and neither got it. Some people it seems to spread easily and others not so much so try not to panic (hard when its xmas so soon, I know!) x
If it helps, I had covid (but didn't know!) and shared a tent with my husband and son, then obviously a house and neither got it. Some people it seems to spread easily and others not so much so try not to panic (hard when its xmas so soon, I know!) x