Shoppers wearing face coverings to combat the spread of the coronavirus walk through the Christmas decorations
(Picture: AFP via Getty Images)Christmas is around the corner, and while many of us have already planned out our holiday and are all set to reunite with our families and friends—coronavirus still poses a huge threat to our festivities.
And people on Twitter have suddenly realised that today is the last day you are able to test—according to CDC recommendations in the US, and NHS guidelines in the UK —for the virus and be out of lockdown in time for Christmas.
It’s a scary and dreadful feeling that we might have to spend the day alone if we contract the virus, and naturally, people are freaking out about the implications a positive test would have—and how to ensure it doesn’t happen to them.
Per the CDC’s website, if you test positive for Covid-19 and have no symptoms and continue not to have any, you can “be with others after 10 days have passed since you had a positive viral test for Covid-19 (based on the date you were tested).”
However, if you do develop any symptoms after testing positive you must restart your 10-day isolation period.
“Depressing date for the diary. Today is the last day you can test positive for Covid and be out of isolation for Christmas Day,” wrote UK news reporter Harry Cole.
Depressing date for the diary. Today is the last day you can test positive for Covid and be out of isolation for Christmas Day.
— Harry Cole (@MrHarryCole) December 14, 2021
“Harry don't. I can't even think about how bad that would be,” wrote Kate McCann.
Harry don't. I can't even think about how bad that would be.
— Kate McCann (@KateEMcCann) December 14, 2021
Another Twitter user admitted, “Laid awake last night feeling anxious about this.”
Laid awake last night feeling anxious about this.
— Alison Wallis (@alisonwallis60) December 14, 2021
Others in the replies pointed out the drastic way Covid-19 has shifted our priorities.
“Normally it's the last day for posting parcels we all wonder about,” wrote one.
Normally it's the last day for posting parcels we all wonder about. https://t.co/b0BwPtERXq
— Elizabeth Bandeen (@bestevermassage) December 14, 2021
Another said, “Remember when this type of announcement was about posting presents…”
Remember when this type of announcement was about posting presents … https://t.co/DFLNlMdZYi
— Paul Devine (@CarrotorStick) December 14, 2021
