I have finished self-isolation—thankfully, uneventfully.
This was my second isolation—First, purely precautionary self-isolation due to possible but not confirmed contact with a person with symptoms; second, one of my housemate tested positive with symptoms.
This particular isolation was instructed via SMS from NHS track and trace.
Before the SMS came through, my housemate informed everyone in the household that they’ve tested positive. There was about a day or so of lag between the initial message from my housemate to NHS tack and trace message.
I then informed university’s COVID-19 response team and they were quick—within 20 min, I received reply and I was on their internal tracking system. They also continued checking-in via email and the final contact was done through the phone giving me a chance to ask questions had I had any at that point. Personally, I felt that the University’s response in this aspect was pretty good.
Without going into much details, I’m happy to report that I have gone through this self-isolation without experiencing any symptom.
Thank you to those who offered to help with shopping. Luckily I happened to have had an ample supply in my pantry, and freezer. One thing I’ve learnt was that the morrison’s online shop via deliveroo was pretty good. My parents have also sent me few items for future possible self-isolation too.