It happened yesterday, i was out and i receive a text from my brother back home saying he’s not been feeling too well and has vomited 5 or 6 times in the last few hours, first thing that comes to mind is norovirus, it’s going around my country at the moment, for those who’ve never caught it somehow, it’s nasty, i’d rather have the flu its that bad.
I tell him it better not be noro and he starts claiming i’m bullying him and that it’s definitely not noro because it ‘feels different’ he’s been going through a lot lately and does have stress related stomach problems but when i got back i decided to not risk it, even if it’s a milder bug i still didn’t want it because i’m an emetophobic.
I get back and tell him he should stay 2 meters away from me in case it is a bug, i’m trying to keep a distance but he closes a door to a room and gets really close to me, i tell him again and ask him to open the door because i want to avoid touching the knob, i’m trying to stay away from him but he’s saying i’m just bullying and that he doesn’t have norovirus, i asked him how he knows it’s not norovirus and he refuses to tell me because i’ve ‘asked it 22 times already’ even though i didn’t.
In the end he got right to next to me and said it wasn’t norovirus because it’s not as uncontrollable and he doesn’t have other symptoms, luckily he hasn’t been sick since then so i think it’s all clear.
NTA. He doesn’t know it’s not noro unless he’s been tested. And even if it’s not, it could be something else contagious. Better to be safe.
NTA. I’ve had symptoms of norovirus (would even wish it on my worst enemy) and without getting tested I told my boss (I work at a Nursing Home) and she told me to stay home for a week because all hell would break through if I brought that to a nursing home. Whether he has the virus or not, he is clearly sick and the fact that he keeps downplaying your concerns gives narcissistic behaviors from him. He has zero respect for your boundaries and you need to tell him to back the fuck away from you because if he gets you sick you’re gonna struggle; especially with your fear of puking.
Just curious, did your brother were his face masks on his chin during Covid? Because based on this he clearly does gaf about spreading his illnesses to others just for his convenience.
NTA. Norovirus is a nasty bug! Had it once and truly I’d rather have flu or pneumonia!
NTA, even if it wasn’t norovirus it could still be contagious and you very understandably don’t want to get sick! He’s being awful. I self quarantine where possible any time I get sick just in case! I would hate to pass anything on to a loved one.
Norovirus is transmitted by contaminated surfaces. Make sure to sanitize things he’s touching, like door knobs, and especially around the bathroom and kitchen.
Wash your hands thoroughly, especially before handling food.
You’re not the asshole.
Your brother was puking 5-6 times and norovirus is literally everywhere right now.
How is it “bullying” to just want to keep your distance to avoid a contagious illness? I don’t think that word means what he thinks it means.
I used to think it was unrealistic when in zombie movies characters hid their bites and were in denial about the fact they were going to put everyone else at risk. The covid-19 pandemic opened my eyes to how antisocial and selfish the average person is. NTA.
NTA he was bullying you. And even if he did have noro it sounds like he was intentionally trying to get you sick too, just to be a jerk.
It does not matter what illness your brother might have, you’re NTA for not wanting to get sick.
If you’re both living with your folks then get them to lay down the law as presumably they also don’t want to get sick. If you and bro are roomies then I’d trade him in for for a more respectful model.
Even if a person just has a common cold, common decency should dictate staying away from others.