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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Just asking for someone I know but did hear it on radio
But are people finding it near impossible to get a pcr test ? They said there online constantly and nothing absolutely nothing in any county. They even tried going online at 12 at night still nothing
With cases today at 16,500 today would they be higher if there were more tests available
Any body any advice of the test - |
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Tried booking one this morning and there were none available in Northern Ireland at all. There were no home testing kits available either.
The local centre does walk-ins so I took a chance and got sorted. |
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Covid is so rampant now that test centers are completely booked up. I know people who can’t get a booking at all this week and one who is getting it done privately. But that’s going to cost €70. They’re even saying that testing is pointless with the current situation and that if you have any symptoms you most likely have it and to isolate. |
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"Covid is so rampant now that test centers are completely booked up. I know people who can’t get a booking at all this week and one who is getting it done privately. But that’s going to cost €70. They’re even saying that testing is pointless with the current situation and that if you have any symptoms you most likely have it and to isolate. "
€70 for a test? lol I hears it all now.
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"Covid is so rampant now that test centers are completely booked up. I know people who can’t get a booking at all this week and one who is getting it done privately. But that’s going to cost €70. They’re even saying that testing is pointless with the current situation and that if you have any symptoms you most likely have it and to isolate. "
there is normal cold flu going around with covid though. I know a few with cold like symptoms and tested negative on PCRs.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My friend works for hse live that deals with appointments and contract tracing and they're up the walls with calls from morning till close of business. Its very hard to get an appointment. |
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Think doctors are advising to self isolate and don't bother getting a pcr.. Omicron is no where near as dangerous as delta.. Omicron is resulting in 1/4 of hospital cases as what delta caused and people do not need oxygen and omicron has pushed delta aside.. I think we are seeing a decline in covid.. Fingers crossed |
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Had to contact doctor to get pcr scheduled today . None available for last 2 days . Got one in a nearby county at 12 last night but could only get one . So doc got us 4 together today ….. only way to get full household tested . |
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By *lameBoyMan
over a year ago
Enfield & Dublin |
"Think doctors are advising to self isolate and don't bother getting a pcr.. Omicron is no where near as dangerous as delta.. Omicron is resulting in 1/4 of hospital cases as what delta caused and people do not need oxygen and omicron has pushed delta aside.. I think we are seeing a decline in covid.. Fingers crossed "
Hopefully you’re right. The hospitalisation numbers are looking promising. |
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"Had to contact doctor to get pcr scheduled today . None available for last 2 days . Got one in a nearby county at 12 last night but could only get one . So doc got us 4 together today ….. only way to get full household tested . "
heard yesterday of all family been tested at one appointment. they had diff slots but all got done at first one.
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"Had to contact doctor to get pcr scheduled today . None available for last 2 days . Got one in a nearby county at 12 last night but could only get one . So doc got us 4 together today ….. only way to get full household tested . heard yesterday of all family been tested at one appointment. they had diff slots but all got done at first one."
Didn’t want to risk it as it’s a 40 minute drive to nearest test centre . All with half hour of each other thankfully . |
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"Had to contact doctor to get pcr scheduled today . None available for last 2 days . Got one in a nearby county at 12 last night but could only get one . So doc got us 4 together today ….. only way to get full household tested . heard yesterday of all family been tested at one appointment. they had diff slots but all got done at first one.
Didn’t want to risk it as it’s a 40 minute drive to nearest test centre . All with half hour of each other thankfully . "
ye if fam of 4 been tested for eg, all can get done at first appt. |
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"Had to contact doctor to get pcr scheduled today . None available for last 2 days . Got one in a nearby county at 12 last night but could only get one . So doc got us 4 together today ….. only way to get full household tested . heard yesterday of all family been tested at one appointment. they had diff slots but all got done at first one.
Ye believe so … hopefully
Didn’t want to risk it as it’s a 40 minute drive to nearest test centre . All with half hour of each other thankfully . ye if fam of 4 been tested for eg, all can get done at first appt. "
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"Think doctors are advising to self isolate and don't bother getting a pcr.. Omicron is no where near as dangerous as delta.. Omicron is resulting in 1/4 of hospital cases as what delta caused and people do not need oxygen and omicron has pushed delta aside.. I think we are seeing a decline in covid.. Fingers crossed "
Problem there is a lot of people will not b responsible enough to self isolate..even with a positive result some dont |
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By (user no longer on site)
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If you have symptoms and can get your hands on an antigen test then do it. If it’s positive then just isolate for the required 10 days. If you have symptoms then it’s most likely Covid at this point. It’s rampant in my town and I’m my line of work it’s just a matter of when and not if we get it.  |
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"If you have symptoms and can get your hands on an antigen test then do it. If it’s positive then just isolate for the required 10 days. If you have symptoms then it’s most likely Covid at this point. It’s rampant in my town and I’m my line of work it’s just a matter of when and not if we get it. "
you'll be grand more then likely. it's the milder variant rampant. relax.  |
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"Think doctors are advising to self isolate and don't bother getting a pcr.. Omicron is no where near as dangerous as delta.. Omicron is resulting in 1/4 of hospital cases as what delta caused and people do not need oxygen and omicron has pushed delta aside.. I think we are seeing a decline in covid.. Fingers crossed
Problem there is a lot of people will not b responsible enough to self isolate..even with a positive result some dont "
I know loads who had covid and are now not isolating as close contacts. |
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"Think doctors are advising to self isolate and don't bother getting a pcr.. Omicron is no where near as dangerous as delta.. Omicron is resulting in 1/4 of hospital cases as what delta caused and people do not need oxygen and omicron has pushed delta aside.. I think we are seeing a decline in covid.. Fingers crossed
Problem there is a lot of people will not b responsible enough to self isolate..even with a positive result some dont I know loads who had covid and are now not isolating as close contacts. "
 wait you know loads who had covid and are now not isolating as a close contact  |
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"Think doctors are advising to self isolate and don't bother getting a pcr.. Omicron is no where near as dangerous as delta.. Omicron is resulting in 1/4 of hospital cases as what delta caused and people do not need oxygen and omicron has pushed delta aside.. I think we are seeing a decline in covid.. Fingers crossed
Problem there is a lot of people will not b responsible enough to self isolate..even with a positive result some dont I know loads who had covid and are now not isolating as close contacts. wait you know loads who had covid and are now not isolating as a close contact "
ye numerous people who have covid in the last 2 months and now think they're exempt from isolating as close contacts because they had covid. |
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"Think doctors are advising to self isolate and don't bother getting a pcr.. Omicron is no where near as dangerous as delta.. Omicron is resulting in 1/4 of hospital cases as what delta caused and people do not need oxygen and omicron has pushed delta aside.. I think we are seeing a decline in covid.. Fingers crossed
Problem there is a lot of people will not b responsible enough to self isolate..even with a positive result some dont I know loads who had covid and are now not isolating as close contacts. wait you know loads who had covid and are now not isolating as a close contact ye numerous people who have covid in the last 2 months and now think they're exempt from isolating as close contacts because they had covid. "
selfish pricks ain't they |
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"Think doctors are advising to self isolate and don't bother getting a pcr.. Omicron is no where near as dangerous as delta.. Omicron is resulting in 1/4 of hospital cases as what delta caused and people do not need oxygen and omicron has pushed delta aside.. I think we are seeing a decline in covid.. Fingers crossed
Problem there is a lot of people will not b responsible enough to self isolate..even with a positive result some dont I know loads who had covid and are now not isolating as close contacts. wait you know loads who had covid and are now not isolating as a close contact ye numerous people who have covid in the last 2 months and now think they're exempt from isolating as close contacts because they had covid. selfish pricks ain't they "
I think it's more to do with not knowing the correct policy. also some don't give a fuck and are sick to the teeth of isolating. |
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"Think doctors are advising to self isolate and don't bother getting a pcr.. Omicron is no where near as dangerous as delta.. Omicron is resulting in 1/4 of hospital cases as what delta caused and people do not need oxygen and omicron has pushed delta aside.. I think we are seeing a decline in covid.. Fingers crossed
Problem there is a lot of people will not b responsible enough to self isolate..even with a positive result some dont I know loads who had covid and are now not isolating as close contacts. wait you know loads who had covid and are now not isolating as a close contact ye numerous people who have covid in the last 2 months and now think they're exempt from isolating as close contacts because they had covid. selfish pricks ain't they I think it's more to do with not knowing the correct policy. also some don't give a fuck and are sick to the teeth of isolating. "
Ffs pity the poor lambs |
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"Think doctors are advising to self isolate and don't bother getting a pcr.. Omicron is no where near as dangerous as delta.. Omicron is resulting in 1/4 of hospital cases as what delta caused and people do not need oxygen and omicron has pushed delta aside.. I think we are seeing a decline in covid.. Fingers crossed
Problem there is a lot of people will not b responsible enough to self isolate..even with a positive result some dont I know loads who had covid and are now not isolating as close contacts. wait you know loads who had covid and are now not isolating as a close contact ye numerous people who have covid in the last 2 months and now think they're exempt from isolating as close contacts because they had covid. selfish pricks ain't they I think it's more to do with not knowing the correct policy. also some don't give a fuck and are sick to the teeth of isolating.
Ffs pity the poor lambs"
you could be isolating numerous times for months and months if those rules kept up. lol |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
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Impossible to get a pcr test. Trying for days now, the figures would be much higher. The isolation rules are based around pcr tests, if you can't get one it's just pure guess work. Anyhow I did an antigen test couple of days ago as a close contact and it turned out to be positive, had no symptoms whatsoever and I'm pass the 10 days since impact. Happy days.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I think if people can’t get a test max 5 days they might self isolate
If they want people to follow the recommendations they should provide the tests
Both my relations in the uk are sent FREE YES FREE test each week
But government think it’s more important to give €100 off electricity bill
Think how much they de save if they gave out tests |
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"Think doctors are advising to self isolate and don't bother getting a pcr.. Omicron is no where near as dangerous as delta.. Omicron is resulting in 1/4 of hospital cases as what delta caused and people do not need oxygen and omicron has pushed delta aside.. I think we are seeing a decline in covid.. Fingers crossed "
If you don't get a PCR test then you can't get the covid cert that's the big think about the PCR test |
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"I think if people can’t get a test max 5 days they might self isolate
If they want people to follow the recommendations they should provide the tests
Both my relations in the uk are sent FREE YES FREE test each week
But government think it’s more important to give €100 off electricity bill
Think how much they de save if they gave out tests "
not getting them now have family in the uk and shortage of tests now can't even get in chemist. |
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By *etergemmaCouple
over a year ago
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"Impossible to get a pcr test. Trying for days now, the figures would be much higher. The isolation rules are based around pcr tests, if you can't get one it's just pure guess work. Anyhow I did an antigen test couple of days ago as a close contact and it turned out to be positive, had no symptoms whatsoever and I'm pass the 10 days since impact. Happy days. "
awesome i am out sunday, gemma done tomorrow. Not too bad.
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By *etergemmaCouple
over a year ago
South Dublin Area |
"If you haven't had yet a booster the only motivation for a pcr test is the covid cert for 6 month if you had it. But as Omicron is so rampant the whole cert bs should be scrapped now. "
Exactly.
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"Impossible to get a pcr test. Trying for days now, the figures would be much higher. The isolation rules are based around pcr tests, if you can't get one it's just pure guess work. Anyhow I did an antigen test couple of days ago as a close contact and it turned out to be positive, had no symptoms whatsoever and I'm pass the 10 days since impact. Happy days. awesome i am out sunday, gemma done tomorrow. Not too bad.
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were ye sick? |
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By *etergemmaCouple
over a year ago
South Dublin Area |
"Impossible to get a pcr test. Trying for days now, the figures would be much higher. The isolation rules are based around pcr tests, if you can't get one it's just pure guess work. Anyhow I did an antigen test couple of days ago as a close contact and it turned out to be positive, had no symptoms whatsoever and I'm pass the 10 days since impact. Happy days. awesome i am out sunday, gemma done tomorrow. Not too bad.
were ye sick?"
Dying absolutely in bits...
But no, nothing.
Gemma was, a bad cold blocked nose |
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By *oserMan
over a year ago
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"Just be nice if I could advise on trying to get a test or how others may have gotten one "
Log on right now (midnight) I got 2 last night for Navan racecourse but there were 6 of us on multiple devices trying |
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"Impossible to get a pcr test. Trying for days now, the figures would be much higher. The isolation rules are based around pcr tests, if you can't get one it's just pure guess work. Anyhow I did an antigen test couple of days ago as a close contact and it turned out to be positive, had no symptoms whatsoever and I'm pass the 10 days since impact. Happy days. awesome i am out sunday, gemma done tomorrow. Not too bad.
were ye sick?
Dying absolutely in bits...
But no, nothing.
Gemma was, a bad cold blocked nose"
not bad at all so. |
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By *etergemmaCouple
over a year ago
South Dublin Area |
"Impossible to get a pcr test. Trying for days now, the figures would be much higher. The isolation rules are based around pcr tests, if you can't get one it's just pure guess work. Anyhow I did an antigen test couple of days ago as a close contact and it turned out to be positive, had no symptoms whatsoever and I'm pass the 10 days since impact. Happy days. awesome i am out sunday, gemma done tomorrow. Not too bad.
were ye sick?
Dying absolutely in bits...
But no, nothing.
Gemma was, a bad cold blocked nosenot bad at all so. "
no stopping this bad boy now I think.
Omicron is here to win it for us |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
on the hill NordWest of |
"Impossible to get a pcr test. Trying for days now, the figures would be much higher. The isolation rules are based around pcr tests, if you can't get one it's just pure guess work. Anyhow I did an antigen test couple of days ago as a close contact and it turned out to be positive, had no symptoms whatsoever and I'm pass the 10 days since impact. Happy days. awesome i am out sunday, gemma done tomorrow. Not too bad.
were ye sick?
Dying absolutely in bits...
But no, nothing.
Gemma was, a bad cold blocked nose"
My close contact had all the Omicron symptoms there are but it took us almost a week to cop on  |
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"Impossible to get a pcr test. Trying for days now, the figures would be much higher. The isolation rules are based around pcr tests, if you can't get one it's just pure guess work. Anyhow I did an antigen test couple of days ago as a close contact and it turned out to be positive, had no symptoms whatsoever and I'm pass the 10 days since impact. Happy days. awesome i am out sunday, gemma done tomorrow. Not too bad.
were ye sick?
Dying absolutely in bits...
But no, nothing.
Gemma was, a bad cold blocked nose
My close contact had all the Omicron symptoms there are but it took us almost a week to cop on "
doesn't omicron symptoms mimic a normal cold also? |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
on the hill NordWest of |
"Impossible to get a pcr test. Trying for days now, the figures would be much higher. The isolation rules are based around pcr tests, if you can't get one it's just pure guess work. Anyhow I did an antigen test couple of days ago as a close contact and it turned out to be positive, had no symptoms whatsoever and I'm pass the 10 days since impact. Happy days. awesome i am out sunday, gemma done tomorrow. Not too bad.
were ye sick?
Dying absolutely in bits...
But no, nothing.
Gemma was, a bad cold blocked nose
My close contact had all the Omicron symptoms there are but it took us almost a week to cop on doesn't omicron symptoms mimic a normal cold also?"
Mimic is the wrong word but yes sore throat, runny nose, sneezing and fatigue, like a cold. At present you can assume though it's Omicron. |
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By *ilderMan
over a year ago
dublin |
"Site frozen
Thought I try and help them but no joy
Mind you got 150 tickets for garath brooks next year
I'd sooner choose covid over suffering a Brooks gig
Long term brooks is quite lethal "
Yes and my self respect is something I hold precious |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Site frozen
Thought I try and help them but no joy
Mind you got 150 tickets for garath brooks next year
I'd sooner choose covid over suffering a Brooks gig "
Id know that comment was from you even if i hadn't seen your name |
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By *dfabMan
over a year ago
Dunboyne |
Positive antigen Xmas day. Stayed up til 1am to get appointment Monday night, tested today in Dublin, as none in Meath.
F me! They shove that fucking swab right to the back of your nose!!
Had symptoms and 3 positive tests so expecting I've a positive PCR tomorrow and 6mths free from getting Covid again.
Gotta see the positive side 
Thank God I missed the stronger varieties though, as the fatigue is a pain in the ass, never mind the isolation. |
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By *ilderMan
over a year ago
dublin |
"Site frozen
Thought I try and help them but no joy
Mind you got 150 tickets for garath brooks next year
I'd sooner choose covid over suffering a Brooks gig
Id know that comment was from you even if i hadn't seen your name "
. Lying in my head watching my mistakes
I listen to the band... |
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By *ilderMan
over a year ago
dublin |
"Positive antigen Xmas day. Stayed up til 1am to get appointment Monday night, tested today in Dublin, as none in Meath.
F me! They shove that fucking swab right to the back of your nose!!
Had symptoms and 3 positive tests so expecting I've a positive PCR tomorrow and 6mths free from getting Covid again.
Gotta see the positive side
Thank God I missed the stronger varieties though, as the fatigue is a pain in the ass, never mind the isolation."
6 months free? It's much less than that, with omicron I heard any immunity from a 'natural infection' could be gone in a couple of months max. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Site frozen
Thought I try and help them but no joy
Mind you got 150 tickets for garath brooks next year
I'd sooner choose covid over suffering a Brooks gig "
Agreed |
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By *dfabMan
over a year ago
Dunboyne |
"Positive antigen Xmas day. Stayed up til 1am to get appointment Monday night, tested today in Dublin, as none in Meath.
F me! They shove that fucking swab right to the back of your nose!!
Had symptoms and 3 positive tests so expecting I've a positive PCR tomorrow and 6mths free from getting Covid again.
Gotta see the positive side
Thank God I missed the stronger varieties though, as the fatigue is a pain in the ass, never mind the isolation.
6 months free? It's much less than that, with omicron I heard any immunity from a 'natural infection' could be gone in a couple of months max. "
Good job I'm double jabbed and boosted so.
I'm going on holidays this year regardless, as I've had about as much restrictions, which I lived by as advised, as I can take! |
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"Impossible to get a pcr test. Trying for days now, the figures would be much higher. The isolation rules are based around pcr tests, if you can't get one it's just pure guess work. Anyhow I did an antigen test couple of days ago as a close contact and it turned out to be positive, had no symptoms whatsoever and I'm pass the 10 days since impact. Happy days. awesome i am out sunday, gemma done tomorrow. Not too bad.
were ye sick?
Dying absolutely in bits...
But no, nothing.
Gemma was, a bad cold blocked nose
My close contact had all the Omicron symptoms there are but it took us almost a week to cop on doesn't omicron symptoms mimic a normal cold also?
Mimic is the wrong word but yes sore throat, runny nose, sneezing and fatigue, like a cold. At present you can assume though it's Omicron. "
its the same as a normal cold /flu, the symptoms. the thing is you don't know which one you have. People around me have some flu like symptoms and tested negative on a PCR. |
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"Positive antigen Xmas day. Stayed up til 1am to get appointment Monday night, tested today in Dublin, as none in Meath.
F me! They shove that fucking swab right to the back of your nose!!
Had symptoms and 3 positive tests so expecting I've a positive PCR tomorrow and 6mths free from getting Covid again.
Gotta see the positive side
Thank God I missed the stronger varieties though, as the fatigue is a pain in the ass, never mind the isolation.
6 months free? It's much less than that, with omicron I heard any immunity from a 'natural infection' could be gone in a couple of months max. "
a woman who works with a relative has gotten covid twice in the past 10 weeks. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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If let’s say ur isolating well all the people in the house
Feeling no symptoms but your following guidelines
You thinking of taking down decorations early ? |
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By *asual777Man
over a year ago
i travel all over |
Omicron bypasses the immunity you get from other variants
And it bypasses the boosters after a while
I ll be getting the 4th jab as soon as I bloody can as it looks like the 3rd booster works brilliantly for about 10 weeks then starts waning |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Think doctors are advising to self isolate and don't bother getting a pcr.. Omicron is no where near as dangerous as delta.. Omicron is resulting in 1/4 of hospital cases as what delta caused and people do not need oxygen and omicron has pushed delta aside.. I think we are seeing a decline in covid.. Fingers crossed "
that's all well.and good but without a pcr test u can not get paid
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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"Think doctors are advising to self isolate and don't bother getting a pcr.. Omicron is no where near as dangerous as delta.. Omicron is resulting in 1/4 of hospital cases as what delta caused and people do not need oxygen and omicron has pushed delta aside.. I think we are seeing a decline in covid.. Fingers crossed that's all well.and good but without a pcr test u can not get paid "
And I assume you lose out on the few days pay while waiting on a test |
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"Sister got one today through laya insurance when couldn't get one online, no charge. Glad to get some benefit from the 290 a month she pays. "
Thank you for sharing that. I never thought to check my cover. I'm not sick but good to know it's an option of I need a PCR. |
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By *asual777Man
over a year ago
i travel all over |
"Why not have pcr test centre 24 hrs a day for week or 2 "
Staffing them
The biggest problem with omicron will be staffing actually . People being off with positive tests or being close contacts . |
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"Why not have pcr test centre 24 hrs a day for week or 2 "
I'd say staffing issues. Many centres were struggling to get staff for daytime hours and already they're redeploying staff from already stretched areas. |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
somewhere |
"Why not have pcr test centre 24 hrs a day for week or 2
Staffing them
The biggest problem with omicron will be staffing actually . People being off with positive tests or being close contacts ."
Shops,restaurants and pubs already shut because they can't get staff |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Why not have pcr test centre 24 hrs a day for week or 2
Staffing them
The biggest problem with omicron will be staffing actually . People being off with positive tests or being close contacts .
Shops,restaurants and pubs already shut because they can't get staff "
We were operating with less than 50% staff last night. Two days of deliveries now backing up in the warehouse with another due today. |
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the biggest current issue is the close contact isolation. that has changed things dramatically and for the worse on business. a nice few places are been forced to shut through lack of staff where the old rule was you only isolate if close contact and display symptoms. |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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"Why not have pcr test centre 24 hrs a day for week or 2
Staffing them
The biggest problem with omicron will be staffing actually . People being off with positive tests or being close contacts .
Shops,restaurants and pubs already shut because they can't get staff
We were operating with less than 50% staff last night. Two days of deliveries now backing up in the warehouse with another due today. "
The warehouse is down a huge amount of staff also was talking to someone there yesterday |
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"Why not have pcr test centre 24 hrs a day for week or 2
Staffing them
The biggest problem with omicron will be staffing actually . People being off with positive tests or being close contacts .
Shops,restaurants and pubs already shut because they can't get staff
We were operating with less than 50% staff last night. Two days of deliveries now backing up in the warehouse with another due today.
The warehouse is down a huge amount of staff also was talking to someone there yesterday "
the current recommendation is closing alot of businesses so instead of lockdown been issued upon them, it's happening anyway. I don't know how long past the end of January they can keep asking people to isolate as close contacts who don't have symptoms. |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
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"Positive antigen Xmas day. Stayed up til 1am to get appointment Monday night, tested today in Dublin, as none in Meath.
F me! They shove that fucking swab right to the back of your nose!!
Had symptoms and 3 positive tests so expecting I've a positive PCR tomorrow and 6mths free from getting Covid again.
Gotta see the positive side
Thank God I missed the stronger varieties though, as the fatigue is a pain in the ass, never mind the isolation.
6 months free? It's much less than that, with omicron I heard any immunity from a 'natural infection' could be gone in a couple of months max. "
You 'heard', it's way too early to come to any conclusion like this. There's no data that would back that up. It could be the complete opposite. |
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"Positive antigen Xmas day. Stayed up til 1am to get appointment Monday night, tested today in Dublin, as none in Meath.
F me! They shove that fucking swab right to the back of your nose!!
Had symptoms and 3 positive tests so expecting I've a positive PCR tomorrow and 6mths free from getting Covid again.
Gotta see the positive side
Thank God I missed the stronger varieties though, as the fatigue is a pain in the ass, never mind the isolation.
6 months free? It's much less than that, with omicron I heard any immunity from a 'natural infection' could be gone in a couple of months max.
You 'heard', it's way too early to come to any conclusion like this. There's no data that would back that up. It could be the complete opposite. "
there was a sky news article the other day saying current data shows booster may only give immunity for 10 weeks. |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
on the hill NordWest of |
"Positive antigen Xmas day. Stayed up til 1am to get appointment Monday night, tested today in Dublin, as none in Meath.
F me! They shove that fucking swab right to the back of your nose!!
Had symptoms and 3 positive tests so expecting I've a positive PCR tomorrow and 6mths free from getting Covid again.
Gotta see the positive side
Thank God I missed the stronger varieties though, as the fatigue is a pain in the ass, never mind the isolation.
6 months free? It's much less than that, with omicron I heard any immunity from a 'natural infection' could be gone in a couple of months max.
You 'heard', it's way too early to come to any conclusion like this. There's no data that would back that up. It could be the complete opposite. there was a sky news article the other day saying current data shows booster may only give immunity for 10 weeks. "
Ya I know, the pharma's wet dream but Omicron could deplete that gold mine... |
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"Positive antigen Xmas day. Stayed up til 1am to get appointment Monday night, tested today in Dublin, as none in Meath.
F me! They shove that fucking swab right to the back of your nose!!
Had symptoms and 3 positive tests so expecting I've a positive PCR tomorrow and 6mths free from getting Covid again.
Gotta see the positive side
Thank God I missed the stronger varieties though, as the fatigue is a pain in the ass, never mind the isolation.
6 months free? It's much less than that, with omicron I heard any immunity from a 'natural infection' could be gone in a couple of months max.
You 'heard', it's way too early to come to any conclusion like this. There's no data that would back that up. It could be the complete opposite. there was a sky news article the other day saying current data shows booster may only give immunity for 10 weeks.
Ya I know, the pharma's wet dream but Omicron could deplete that gold mine..."
the whole role out is a pharma company's wet dream and they'll continously want ever joe soap to take boosters. |
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By *etergemmaCouple
over a year ago
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Not really sure why I shouldn't just get the booster now even though I have just had the feckin thing.
Dont need a pcr for work. So really. Is there any point in me bothering to get one at this stage? |
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"Why not have pcr test centre 24 hrs a day for week or 2
Staffing them
The biggest problem with omicron will be staffing actually . People being off with positive tests or being close contacts .
Shops,restaurants and pubs already shut because they can't get staff
We were operating with less than 50% staff last night. Two days of deliveries now backing up in the warehouse with another due today.
The warehouse is down a huge amount of staff also was talking to someone there yesterday the current recommendation is closing alot of businesses so instead of lockdown been issued upon them, it's happening anyway. I don't know how long past the end of January they can keep asking people to isolate as close contacts who don't have symptoms. "
But you could still have it and not display any symptoms..my partners daughter tested positive Tuesday he has been doing antigen tests since Sunday all negative no symptoms but he got private PCR done yesterday as he was coming here tomorriw and its positive |
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"Why not have pcr test centre 24 hrs a day for week or 2
Staffing them
The biggest problem with omicron will be staffing actually . People being off with positive tests or being close contacts .
Shops,restaurants and pubs already shut because they can't get staff
We were operating with less than 50% staff last night. Two days of deliveries now backing up in the warehouse with another due today.
The warehouse is down a huge amount of staff also was talking to someone there yesterday the current recommendation is closing alot of businesses so instead of lockdown been issued upon them, it's happening anyway. I don't know how long past the end of January they can keep asking people to isolate as close contacts who don't have symptoms.
But you could still have it and not display any symptoms..my partners daughter tested positive Tuesday he has been doing antigen tests since Sunday all negative no symptoms but he got private PCR done yesterday as he was coming here tomorriw and its positive "
Dont get me wrong im self employed and this has destroyed my business ive taken on another job to try and make ends meet and i live in fear of having to isolate and close again...its a,shit show tbh |
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"Just asking for someone I know but did hear it on radio
But are people finding it near impossible to get a pcr test ? They said there online constantly and nothing absolutely nothing in any county. They even tried going online at 12 at night still nothing
With cases today at 16,500 today would they be higher if there were more tests available
Any body any advice of the test - "
Im testing , its v hatd to get a test such is the demand , if you do an antigen and its positive , treat yourself as positive , it has to be pcr confirmed but they 99% turn out positive , if your vaccinated, covid is bearable but everyones different |
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"Just asking for someone I know but did hear it on radio
But are people finding it near impossible to get a pcr test ? They said there online constantly and nothing absolutely nothing in any county. They even tried going online at 12 at night still nothing
With cases today at 16,500 today would they be higher if there were more tests available
Any body any advice of the test -
Im testing , its v hard to get a test such is the demand , if you do an antigen and its positive , treat yourself as positive , it has to be pcr confirmed but they 99% turn out positive , if your vaccinated, covid is bearable but everyones different "
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The PCR test thing is out of control , unless your travelling why do you need it ? Its just a confirmation of what you probably know already , my view is - if you feel sick then isolate , take antigen tests until its negative or 10 days , if you get really sick go to hospital . This is what you would do in normal times if you were sick . PCR is just a confirmation , thats all it is . |
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"The PCR test thing is out of control , unless your travelling why do you need it ? Its just a confirmation of what you probably know already , my view is - if you feel sick then isolate , take antigen tests until its negative or 10 days , if you get really sick go to hospital . This is what you would do in normal times if you were sick . PCR is just a confirmation , thats all it is ."
you're right. if u feel shit go to bed like u would with normal illness.
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A friend of mine had a positive antigen test on Sunday. He still can't get a PCR test so with his antigen test positive again today he's just going to isolate for the 10 days. |
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"A friend of mine had a positive antigen test on Sunday. He still can't get a PCR test so with his antigen test positive again today he's just going to isolate for the 10 days."
tell him if wants PCR to ring doc. he'll get him 1
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"Why not have pcr test centre 24 hrs a day for week or 2
Staffing them
The biggest problem with omicron will be staffing actually . People being off with positive tests or being close contacts .
Shops,restaurants and pubs already shut because they can't get staff
We were operating with less than 50% staff last night. Two days of deliveries now backing up in the warehouse with another due today.
The warehouse is down a huge amount of staff also was talking to someone there yesterday the current recommendation is closing alot of businesses so instead of lockdown been issued upon them, it's happening anyway. I don't know how long past the end of January they can keep asking people to isolate as close contacts who don't have symptoms.
But you could still have it and not display any symptoms..my partners daughter tested positive Tuesday he has been doing antigen tests since Sunday all negative no symptoms but he got private PCR done yesterday as he was coming here tomorriw and its positive "
what I mean is we could live like that for months and months but businesses will not survive if everyone was to follow the recommendation. |
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By *oserMan
over a year ago
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"Positive antigen Xmas day. Stayed up til 1am to get appointment Monday night, tested today in Dublin, as none in Meath.
F me! They shove that fucking swab right to the back of your nose!!
Had symptoms and 3 positive tests so expecting I've a positive PCR tomorrow and 6mths free from getting Covid again.
Gotta see the positive side
Thank God I missed the stronger varieties though, as the fatigue is a pain in the ass, never mind the isolation.
6 months free? It's much less than that, with omicron I heard any immunity from a 'natural infection' could be gone in a couple of months max. a woman who works with a relative has gotten covid twice in the past 10 weeks. "
Are you sure?
As I understand it once you have covid it can show as a positive test for up to 90days |
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"Positive antigen Xmas day. Stayed up til 1am to get appointment Monday night, tested today in Dublin, as none in Meath.
F me! They shove that fucking swab right to the back of your nose!!
Had symptoms and 3 positive tests so expecting I've a positive PCR tomorrow and 6mths free from getting Covid again.
Gotta see the positive side
Thank God I missed the stronger varieties though, as the fatigue is a pain in the ass, never mind the isolation.
6 months free? It's much less than that, with omicron I heard any immunity from a 'natural infection' could be gone in a couple of months max. a woman who works with a relative has gotten covid twice in the past 10 weeks.
Are you sure?
As I understand it once you have covid it can show as a positive test for up to 90days "
so she said. I don't know Amy more then that. |
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"A friend of mine had a positive antigen test on Sunday. He still can't get a PCR test so with his antigen test positive again today he's just going to isolate for the 10 days."
If I'm reading Tony's new rules correctly, if your friend is under 39 they are recommending self isolating and taking regular antigen tests instead of booking a PCR.
Also, for fully vaccinated or boosted people over 13 years old they only have to self isolate for 7 days from the onset of symptoms if the symptoms have 'substantially or fully resolved for the final 2 days of those 7 days.
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"A friend of mine had a positive antigen test on Sunday. He still can't get a PCR test so with his antigen test positive again today he's just going to isolate for the 10 days.
If I'm reading Tony's new rules correctly, if your friend is under 39 they are recommending self isolating and taking regular antigen tests instead of booking a PCR.
Also, for fully vaccinated or boosted people over 13 years old they only have to self isolate for 7 days from the onset of symptoms if the symptoms have 'substantially or fully resolved for the final 2 days of those 7 days.
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Think that's in now. isolation cut to 7 from 1st day of symptoms providing u have 2 clear tests on day 6 and 7 |
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By *etergemmaCouple
over a year ago
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"A friend of mine had a positive antigen test on Sunday. He still can't get a PCR test so with his antigen test positive again today he's just going to isolate for the 10 days.
If I'm reading Tony's new rules correctly, if your friend is under 39 they are recommending self isolating and taking regular antigen tests instead of booking a PCR.
Also, for fully vaccinated or boosted people over 13 years old they only have to self isolate for 7 days from the onset of symptoms if the symptoms have 'substantially or fully resolved for the final 2 days of those 7 days.
Think that's in now. isolation cut to 7 from 1st day of symptoms providing u have 2 clear tests on day 6 and 7"
Actually dont think you need the two tests. But open to be corrected |
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"A friend of mine had a positive antigen test on Sunday. He still can't get a PCR test so with his antigen test positive again today he's just going to isolate for the 10 days.
If I'm reading Tony's new rules correctly, if your friend is under 39 they are recommending self isolating and taking regular antigen tests instead of booking a PCR.
Also, for fully vaccinated or boosted people over 13 years old they only have to self isolate for 7 days from the onset of symptoms if the symptoms have 'substantially or fully resolved for the final 2 days of those 7 days.
Think that's in now. isolation cut to 7 from 1st day of symptoms providing u have 2 clear tests on day 6 and 7
Actually dont think you need the two tests. But open to be corrected "
you're right, just symptom free |
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"A friend of mine had a positive antigen test on Sunday. He still can't get a PCR test so with his antigen test positive again today he's just going to isolate for the 10 days.
If I'm reading Tony's new rules correctly, if your friend is under 39 they are recommending self isolating and taking regular antigen tests instead of booking a PCR.
Also, for fully vaccinated or boosted people over 13 years old they only have to self isolate for 7 days from the onset of symptoms if the symptoms have 'substantially or fully resolved for the final 2 days of those 7 days.
Think that's in now. isolation cut to 7 from 1st day of symptoms providing u have 2 clear tests on day 6 and 7
Actually dont think you need the two tests. But open to be corrected "
I have flu like symptoms. 2 negative antigens. tried today for PCR, no luck. |
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over a year ago
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Seen a post online today about the correct way to use the antigen tests, recommended to also swab the back of your throat as the virus can be detected there before it's gone up into nostrils. |
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By *dfabMan
over a year ago
Dunboyne |
Am now wondering if having 2 vaccines,booster and now Covid,am I less likely to be worried about catching anything again?
Are we not now reaching herd immunity status, with ICU numbers reducing, so maybe time to relax most restrictions?
Has to be asked. |
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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in Co. Down |
"Seen a post online today about the correct way to use the antigen tests, recommended to also swab the back of your throat as the virus can be detected there before it's gone up into nostrils. "
Yes you are to swab both, at least that is what we have been doing for over a year now in work .You do have to swab right at the back tho otherwise it is pointless . |
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"Seen a post online today about the correct way to use the antigen tests, recommended to also swab the back of your throat as the virus can be detected there before it's gone up into nostrils. "
True about virus in throat. There is an antigen test for this where you cough into |
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I've had 2 PCRs in the last 3 weeks. Both were negative and they weren't done to confirm that I had Covid but to rule it out.
I've had a blinding headache for 7 days which I know is referred pain from an old neck injury and a chesty cough for 3 weeks which I'm convinced is also caused by one or both other long term ailments.
It's standard practice now to ask patients with longterm respiratory issues to have a PCR in order to rule that out of the equation.
Swabbing the throat has always been the advice up here right from the start and I wasn't aware that anyone was doing it differently. |
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By *affa31Woman
over a year ago
Galway |
Most antigen tests available in Ireland are only designed to be used with nose swabs. Using them for throat swabs can give a false positive especially just after eating. Follow the directions on the pack, not what people are doing on social media.
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"Most antigen tests available in Ireland are only designed to be used with nose swabs. Using them for throat swabs can give a false positive especially just after eating. Follow the directions on the pack, not what people are doing on social media.
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Every antigen test I've ever seen gives clear instructions to swab the throat. I've never seen one saying otherwise |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
on the hill NordWest of |
"Am now wondering if having 2 vaccines,booster and now Covid,am I less likely to be worried about catching anything again?
Are we not now reaching herd immunity status, with ICU numbers reducing, so maybe time to relax most restrictions?
Has to be asked."
South Africa is easing their restrictions now after Omicron has peaked. So lets peak first before we have party, I'd say latest by the end of January. Holohan won't like the idea though and will keep up the scaremongering to clutch to his power as long as he can.
I don't think the herd immunity is a goer with Covid, but there's a few scientists cautiously expressing hope that hybrid immunity (vaccine and infection) will provide a good level of protection and hopefully starts being the end of the pandemic. |
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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago
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"Most antigen tests available in Ireland are only designed to be used with nose swabs. Using them for throat swabs can give a false positive especially just after eating. Follow the directions on the pack, not what people are doing on social media.
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By *affa31Woman
over a year ago
Galway |
"Most antigen tests available in Ireland are only designed to be used with nose swabs. Using them for throat swabs can give a false positive especially just after eating. Follow the directions on the pack, not what people are doing on social media.
Every antigen test I've ever seen gives clear instructions to swab the throat. I've never seen one saying otherwise"
Must be different ones being sold in the north then. I’ve used 3 different brands, including ones from the hse and all are nose only. |
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"Most antigen tests available in Ireland are only designed to be used with nose swabs. Using them for throat swabs can give a false positive especially just after eating. Follow the directions on the pack, not what people are doing on social media.
Every antigen test I've ever seen gives clear instructions to swab the throat. I've never seen one saying otherwise"
There has also been a change to the instructions given on the GOV.UK website this week telling those who have not been swabbing the throat that they must do so in order to get a more accurate result. |
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"Most antigen tests available in Ireland are only designed to be used with nose swabs. Using them for throat swabs can give a false positive especially just after eating. Follow the directions on the pack, not what people are doing on social media.
Every antigen test I've ever seen gives clear instructions to swab the throat. I've never seen one saying otherwise
There has also been a change to the instructions given on the GOV.UK website this week telling those who have not been swabbing the throat that they must do so in order to get a more accurate result. "
"This is taken directly from the NHS advice webpage on how to use antigen tests.
Rapid lateral flow tests require either a:
Throat and nose swab.
nose swab only.
The test you have might be different to one you've done before so it's important to read the instructions carefully before you do the test."
Specifically says to read the instructions on each type of test. You're providing inaccurate information which could lead some to have false results. The reasoning behind a nose swab instead of throat is because your throat can have various types of food or drinks contamination. Your nose is very unlikely to have any foreign objects but we all have different kinks.
That's said youved proved a good point, misinformation is everywhere. Read the leaflet and not the fab forums for healthcare advice or swab directions |
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"it's funny how antigens work. alot testing pos after 1 or 2, more 3 or 4 and then some not pos at all but get PCR and are positive. "
The viral load on the sample taken needs to be at a certain level before it shows and this is why antigen tests are really only a guide. We provide them to all our staff in work and on seeing how some use them after reading the instructions you would be as will to give them a finger of a kit cat and put it in their ear.
But back to my point. Please check the website you reference before posting false information |
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"Most antigen tests available in Ireland are only designed to be used with nose swabs. Using them for throat swabs can give a false positive especially just after eating. Follow the directions on the pack, not what people are doing on social media.
Every antigen test I've ever seen gives clear instructions to swab the throat. I've never seen one saying otherwise
There has also been a change to the instructions given on the GOV.UK website this week telling those who have not been swabbing the throat that they must do so in order to get a more accurate result.
"This is taken directly from the NHS advice webpage on how to use antigen tests.
Rapid lateral flow tests require either a:
Throat and nose swab.
nose swab only.
The test you have might be different to one you've done before so it's important to read the instructions carefully before you do the test."
Specifically says to read the instructions on each type of test. You're providing inaccurate information which could lead some to have false results. The reasoning behind a nose swab instead of throat is because your throat can have various types of food or drinks contamination. Your nose is very unlikely to have any foreign objects but we all have different kinks.
That's said youved proved a good point, misinformation is everywhere. Read the leaflet and not the fab forums for healthcare advice or swab directions"
I stand by what I said. Every antigen test I've seen or used has been for a double swab with clear instructions on the leaflet.
I attempted to book a PCR on Wednesday morning to no avail but on the gov.uk website it detailed new pcr regulations in regard to close contacts etc. One paragraph detailed lft instructions including advice on double swabbing.
As a result of that I had a conversation yesterday with a group of friends about why they would have to advise swabbing the throat if that was already standard. Only one of the group had heard of nasal only swabs through his sister in England.
I've just looked at that page now and that paragraph has been reworded and does not give any advice on swabbing at all.
I don't use social media and I certainly don't take advice from fab experts. |
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By *affa31Woman
over a year ago
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"Most antigen tests available in Ireland are only designed to be used with nose swabs. Using them for throat swabs can give a false positive especially just after eating. Follow the directions on the pack, not what people are doing on social media.
Every antigen test I've ever seen gives clear instructions to swab the throat. I've never seen one saying otherwise
There has also been a change to the instructions given on the GOV.UK website this week telling those who have not been swabbing the throat that they must do so in order to get a more accurate result.
"This is taken directly from the NHS advice webpage on how to use antigen tests.
Rapid lateral flow tests require either a:
Throat and nose swab.
nose swab only.
The test you have might be different to one you've done before so it's important to read the instructions carefully before you do the test."
Specifically says to read the instructions on each type of test. You're providing inaccurate information which could lead some to have false results. The reasoning behind a nose swab instead of throat is because your throat can have various types of food or drinks contamination. Your nose is very unlikely to have any foreign objects but we all have different kinks.
That's said youved proved a good point, misinformation is everywhere. Read the leaflet and not the fab forums for healthcare advice or swab directions
I stand by what I said. Every antigen test I've seen or used has been for a double swab with clear instructions on the leaflet.
I attempted to book a PCR on Wednesday morning to no avail but on the gov.uk website it detailed new pcr regulations in regard to close contacts etc. One paragraph detailed lft instructions including advice on double swabbing.
As a result of that I had a conversation yesterday with a group of friends about why they would have to advise swabbing the throat if that was already standard. Only one of the group had heard of nasal only swabs through his sister in England.
I've just looked at that page now and that paragraph has been reworded and does not give any advice on swabbing at all.
I don't use social media and I certainly don't take advice from fab experts. "
If that’s what your antigen tests say then great. However, all the ones I’ve used have been nasal only. |
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"it's funny how antigens work. alot testing pos after 1 or 2, more 3 or 4 and then some not pos at all but get PCR and are positive.
The viral load on the sample taken needs to be at a certain level before it shows and this is why antigen tests are really only a guide. We provide them to all our staff in work and on seeing how some use them after reading the instructions you would be as will to give them a finger of a kit cat and put it in their ear.
But back to my point. Please check the website you reference before posting false information "
I also know people at present who had PCRs with flu like symptoms and they're negative.i suppose there is normal sickness there besides covid. |
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"Covid is so rampant now that test centers are completely booked up. I know people who can’t get a booking at all this week and one who is getting it done privately. But that’s going to cost €70. They’re even saying that testing is pointless with the current situation and that if you have any symptoms you most likely have it and to isolate. there is normal cold flu going around with covid though. I know a few with cold like symptoms and tested negative on PCRs. "
Yeap that's me, have a dose and done 4 antigens in the past week the latest last night and all negative. I have runny nose, bit of a sore throat and sneezing going on since Cristmas Eve which was 2 days after I got my booster and its not shifting. Am worse today than when it starter a week ago |
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