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Re: 14 day isolation?

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Originally Posted by Rete (Post 12865815)

Think of it this way ... You are no good to your husband or your children if you contract the virus or are dead.

You must quarantine yourself for the full 14 days upon arrival in the states. The second wave of the virus is happening now. Why would you go to the UK at this time to be with a husband that is probably working nearly 24/7? What can you do for him there but make him worry about you and your safety.

I appreciate your thought and it does prove a point. This virus has brought too much for families and loved ones emotionally, you wonâ€™t know when you will see them last. Itâ€™s just saddening to think about it.

Re: 14 day isolation?

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Originally Posted by tht (Post 12865707)

One issue you should also consider is a potential overstay... if you travel now and another wave shuts down flights you may be in a situation where you are stuck and forced to overstay your admission which could lead to future issues.

this statement makes really good sense on my question, thank you.

Re: 14 day isolation?

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Originally Posted by spouse of scouse (Post 12865545)

Slightly off-topic, but have you been able to get travel insurance for your flights to/from the UK since the emergence of the coronavirus? As the US government has issued a global level 4 'do not travel' advisory for all international travel, I'd be surprised if you found an insurer willing to cover you.

yeah airlines have waivers and insurance is still available but three times the cost, to answer your question.

Re: 14 day isolation?

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Originally Posted by civilservant (Post 12865808)

and even if that were not the case... she resides in the US 'hotspot' for the virus!

too much beef. Yeah US specifically New York got hit the hardest but do go check outside and you see every one of ours wear a mask. We are also as scared as you are but not as ignorant to judge as we are all experiencing the same invisible war

Re: 14 day isolation?

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Originally Posted by QueenAnaMul (Post 12865871)

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Originally Posted by QueenAnaMul (Post 12865864)

This virus has brought too much for families and loved ones emotionally, you wonâ€™t know when you will see them last. Itâ€™s just saddening to think about it.

I'm considered an essential employee with my employer (note - I'm not healthcare but I work in broadcast television), so as my family have moved to NJ - I've stayed in Manhattan to socially distance from them to keep them safe (and myself as safe as possible) for 3 months now. It's so aggravating to hear stories of people flying around and potentially extend this mess as they can't stay put for 14 days. It's 14 days, not a lifetime.

Visa issues aside - surely a UK border agent would have due cause to reject entry *if* OP was to travel back within the 14 days on failing to self-quarrantine. It would be evident on the entry/exit logs for travel, and would call into question OP's ability to follow guidelines and if they had contracted the visa either in transit or in NYC which has been a mess (and the recent riots/protests have not helped).

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We are also as scared as you are but not as ignorant to judge as we are all experiencing the same invisible war

I'm not scared. I am also an essential employee (as is my wife) and spend every workday in a healthcare facility with active COVID-19 cases.

Some of these people will die. And it's because of people who flout rules. Like you.

Re: 14 day isolation?

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Originally Posted by civilservant (Post 12867171)

Good on you if you ainâ€™t scared :hand: