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Laurelin

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10. I was expecting friends this month

Reply to MisterNiceKitty (Original post)

Sun Aug 29, 2021, 02:38 PM

Aug 2021

Two different families from the US. We're all fully vaccinated but both groups canceled for fear someone would have a breakthrough infection and be stuck in Europe. My daughter did come but went home on schedule with a negative test. I'm sad my other friends couldn't come but I do understand their concern.

One of my husband's coworkers was in Brazil when the pandemic started, visiting family. He didn't make it back to his home in the Netherlands for a year. Another coworker was here and cut his trip short because he was afraid he'd be stuck here. It's just been a challenging time for traveling.

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Bay Area couple stuck in Italy: How husband's breakthrough COVID case could cost them $10,000 [View all] MisterNiceKitty Aug 2021 OP

I hope they have a nice view. NurseJackie Aug 2021 #1

It mentions at the end of the excerpt that they were both vaccinated. Of course a lot of JohnSJ Aug 2021 #2

Thanks. NurseJackie Aug 2021 #3

So what if they were tested twice in 24 hours is my question. Hugin Aug 2021 #5

Breakthrough case (right in the title) means vaccinated. LisaL Aug 2021 #4

Thank you, hon! NurseJackie Aug 2021 #6

I honestly don't understand why so many people are insisting they must take a trip somewhere. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2021 #7

Im my case, elderly parents and a new grandbaby (now a toddler) who live far away from me. Wingus Dingus Aug 2021 #9

Yes, I understand that a year and a half is a long time. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2021 #12

$10,000? Here in America we call that "chump change" when talking about healthcare. Vinca Aug 2021 #8

I was expecting friends this month Laurelin Aug 2021 #10

We had to cancel our anniversary trip to Italy last year Tree Lady Aug 2021 #11

Good. So glad to see a sensible response. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2021 #13

i can't imagine international travel now.. too risky Demovictory9 Aug 2021 #14