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Shellback Squid

(9,886 posts) Thu Dec 25, 2025, 11:33 AM Dec 25

Need some advice, I caught a bug when travelling last week, it's persistent so I am not going [View all]

to the family meetup as three people are over 75 and I dread getting them sick too, now I have a cheese flight, wine and all the presents I bought them.
I'm considering dropping them off but worried I'll leave the virus on the packages, I have had all the shots this season too.

Should I wait until I am better or should I not worry so much and drop them off?

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Need some advice, I caught a bug when travelling last week, it's persistent so I am not going [View all] Shellback Squid Dec 25 OP

I would drop them off if you are up to it. Polly Hennessey Dec 25 #1

isolation is the way. good luck Tetrachloride Dec 25 #2

Here's some info re- how long viruses last on dry surfaces: snot Dec 25 #3