Viral tonsilitus is not contagious as it is purely an inflammation of the tonsil glands due to a virus. If it turns bacterial (has visible white spots) it is contagious but only if you swap body fluids eg kissing, sharing cups etc.
Nurses etc are allowed to work with tonsillitis because it cant be passed on through the air.
//AND let me tell you it`s WAY more than annoying....i felt like i was dying for a week!!//
Hmm. Not necessarily, Ive got Tonsillitis and YES it does hurt. But you have got to live with it. You cant swallow food properly. And also you have to DRINK more. You should see your doctor if you have Tonsillitis, they give you medical 'stuff' to help it. i don't know what it actually is called. But i am sure it will go away.