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Covid19 testing only proves you did not have the virus on the day you were tested. Much like your cars MOT. So is it worth doing? I was tested on Thursday, but by the time I received my negative result on Friday, I could have caught it. |
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If you have symptoms and require a test you should be isolating until you receive the results of your test which would reduce your likelihood of contracting it in the interim.
And you might test positive which obviously the point of testing when it comes to test, trace and isolate |
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Just because you didn't have symptoms and tested negative, it does not mean that everyone will.
It is well understood that 2 in three people will have very mild or no symptoms at all.
It is the asymptomatic that need to be found at an early stage.
Mass testing is the only way to defeat the virus, picking up those who are not showing symptoms or think they have a cold.
We cannot begin to be complacent, the more of us that are tested, the sooner we get the levels under control. |
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By this argument, any diagnostic test will be a waste of time. Screening for any disease e.g. cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure only detects your status at the time.
In your case you had no symptoms and very likely did not have the virus. You pretended to have symptoms to get the test. It wasn't a waste of time (but perhaps a waste of resources) as it confirmed you are negative. If you don't feel secure then you should be taking tests on a regular basis. |
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"Covid19 testing only proves you did not have the virus on the day you were tested. Much like your cars MOT. So is it worth doing? I was tested on Thursday, but by the time I received my negative result on Friday, I could have caught it."
Oh dear ... |
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"Covid19 testing only proves you did not have the virus on the day you were tested. Much like your cars MOT. So is it worth doing? I was tested on Thursday, but by the time I received my negative result on Friday, I could have caught it."
Are they in lockdown in Middlesbrough? |
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"Yes it’s a waste of time and resources to get a test if you have no symptoms
Agreed... "
You can have it without symptoms though which is why testing pretty much all of Liverpool is happening.
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"I actually didn't have any symptoms, I just said I did to get a test."
Its people like you who are abusing the system that stops front line workers getting tested, you should be ashamed of yourself but some how I doubt it. |
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"Covid19 testing only proves you did not have the virus on the day you were tested. Much like your cars MOT. So is it worth doing? I was tested on Thursday, but by the time I received my negative result on Friday, I could have caught it."
Just when I think I have read all the idiotic post's on along comes something that makes me sad for the future of humanity.
OP you should be charged the costs of the test in my opinion. |
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"Covid19 testing only proves you did not have the virus on the day you were tested. Much like your cars MOT. So is it worth doing? I was tested on Thursday, but by the time I received my negative result on Friday, I could have caught it.
Just when I think I have read all the idiotic post's on along comes something that makes me sad for the future of humanity.
OP you should be charged the costs of the test in my opinion."
At least the Op believes the virus is real, that's a start..  |
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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago
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"Yes it’s a waste of time and resources to get a test if you have no symptoms
Agreed... "
I have no symptoms but was instructed to take a test before they would admit to the hospital for my heart treatment |
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"Yes it’s a waste of time and resources to get a test if you have no symptoms
Agreed...
I have no symptoms but was instructed to take a test before they would admit to the hospital for my heart treatment"
As always there are exceptions to the rule however, in this case, the OP stated clearly that he just said he had symptoms so he could get a test. Currently there isn't the capacity for mass testing of the asymptomatic |
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"Yes it’s a waste of time and resources to get a test if you have no symptoms
Agreed...
I have no symptoms but was instructed to take a test before they would admit to the hospital for my heart treatment
As always there are exceptions to the rule however, in this case, the OP stated clearly that he just said he had symptoms so he could get a test. Currently there isn't the capacity for mass testing of the asymptomatic"
But people can have it and be asymptomatic so really makes no odds, more people tested away surely is better |
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"I wanted testing because I am 64, I'm an Asthma sufferer and the place I work is not great for social distancing."
But you don’t think testing works? So what was the point? |
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"Yes it’s a waste of time and resources to get a test if you have no symptoms
Agreed...
I have no symptoms but was instructed to take a test before they would admit to the hospital for my heart treatment
As always there are exceptions to the rule however, in this case, the OP stated clearly that he just said he had symptoms so he could get a test. Currently there isn't the capacity for mass testing of the asymptomatic
But people can have it and be asymptomatic so really makes no odds, more people tested away surely is better "
Of course it is but I'll reiterate my post that you quoted...we don't currently have the capacity for mass testing of the asymptomatic |
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"I wanted testing because I am 64, I'm an Asthma sufferer and the place I work is not great for social distancing."
I dont get it ? If you believe testing is a waste of time and you also had no symptoms why on earth did you get tested  |
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"Yes it’s a waste of time and resources to get a test if you have no symptoms
Agreed...
I have no symptoms but was instructed to take a test before they would admit to the hospital for my heart treatment
As always there are exceptions to the rule however, in this case, the OP stated clearly that he just said he had symptoms so he could get a test. Currently there isn't the capacity for mass testing of the asymptomatic
But people can have it and be asymptomatic so really makes no odds, more people tested away surely is better
Of course it is but I'll reiterate my post that you quoted...we don't currently have the capacity for mass testing of the asymptomatic "
If you have symptoms assume you have it and isolate, nobody wants to catch germs whether they are a cold/flu/ covid either way. Its the people without symptoms silently spreading that could be causing a bigger problem. They wanted testing, there needs to be capacity for everyone. If everyone had symptoms then they would have to find the tests. |
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"I wanted testing because I am 64, I'm an Asthma sufferer and the place I work is not great for social distancing.
So over 60 and vulnerable? Should you be at work if your health is at risk?"
I'm not exempt working |
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"Covid19 testing only proves you did not have the virus on the day you were tested. Much like your cars MOT. So is it worth doing? I was tested on Thursday, but by the time I received my negative result on Friday, I could have caught it.
Are they in lockdown in Middlesbrough? "
Yes along with the rest of England. Keep up Fab. |
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"Yes it’s a waste of time and resources to get a test if you have no symptoms
Agreed...
I have no symptoms but was instructed to take a test before they would admit to the hospital for my heart treatment
As always there are exceptions to the rule however, in this case, the OP stated clearly that he just said he had symptoms so he could get a test. Currently there isn't the capacity for mass testing of the asymptomatic
But people can have it and be asymptomatic so really makes no odds, more people tested away surely is better
Of course it is but I'll reiterate my post that you quoted...we don't currently have the capacity for mass testing of the asymptomatic
If you have symptoms assume you have it and isolate, nobody wants to catch germs whether they are a cold/flu/ covid either way. Its the people without symptoms silently spreading that could be causing a bigger problem. They wanted testing, there needs to be capacity for everyone. If everyone had symptoms then they would have to find the tests. "
There needs to be, but it doesn't change the fact that there isn't. |
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But back to the OP. Would it have been a waste of time if you had tested positive? Without testing you wouldn't know, so I'm not sure how it can be considered a waste of time |
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"But back to the OP. Would it have been a waste of time if you had tested positive? Without testing you wouldn't know, so I'm not sure how it can be considered a waste of time"
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"I actually didn't have any symptoms, I just said I did to get a test.
Why?
Keep up"
Will do * doffs cap *
Just for clarity, I read the posts in order from the top and answer accordingly. I see you have now answered that question
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"Covid19 testing only proves you did not have the virus on the day you were tested. Much like your cars MOT. So is it worth doing? I was tested on Thursday, but by the time I received my negative result on Friday, I could have caught it.
Are they in lockdown in Middlesbrough?
Yes along with the rest of England. Keep up Fab."
Really? Wow, that must be a shocker to the OP
then ? |
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By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago
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"I wanted testing because I am 64, I'm an Asthma sufferer and the place I work is not great for social distancing."
So why did you get tested if it's a waste of time you are contradicting yourself here.
Testing does have benefits as it's been said it makes the difference if you can go to work or not if you have been tested or come into contact with someone who has tested positive you need to isolate. |
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By * Plus ECouple
over a year ago
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"Covid19 testing only proves you did not have the virus on the day you were tested. Much like your cars MOT. So is it worth doing? I was tested on Thursday, but by the time I received my negative result on Friday, I could have caught it."
I'm struggling to see your logic here.
You don't believe the test has any merit, but you lied in order to get a test.
Am I reading your comments correctly?
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"Totally agree it is a waste of time. We get tested weekly at work but usually put in 3 or 4 12hr shifts with the elderly before we get our results back."
but if you test positive then you will be sent home for what 10/14 days meaning you will not do another 6-8 maybe more additional shifts
to get the positive benefit of testing there has to be unnecessary tests taken thats just the way it is but still better done than not |
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Effectively testing those needing testing and tracing their contacts quickly, to test them, is the wisest use of our time and resources - if we're not going to stay in permanent lockdown. Once people have a positive result, they should be isolating from others, thus identifying them quickly and getting them away from anyone else that they might infect, is shrewd. |
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By * Plus ECouple
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"No contradiction.
It was only after I had the test that realised that it only really proved that I didn't have it at the actual time of testing, and nothing more."
Read the post above, there's more to testing than seeing if you have it.
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"Yes it’s a waste of time and resources to get a test if you have no symptoms
Agreed...
I have no symptoms but was instructed to take a test before they would admit to the hospital for my heart treatment"
For a very good reason, same as anyone being admitted to a frontline hospital... we don’t want to be trying to sort out your heart but then X amount of days later be fighting to keep you alive in ICU. Likewise we don’t want you bringing in the virus and creating a little pocket of infectious matter somewhere on a ward where non covid patients and staff are present. |
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"Yes it’s a waste of time and resources to get a test if you have no symptoms
Agreed...
I have no symptoms but was instructed to take a test before they would admit to the hospital for my heart treatment
For a very good reason, same as anyone being admitted to a frontline hospital... we don’t want to be trying to sort out your heart but then X amount of days later be fighting to keep you alive in ICU. Likewise we don’t want you bringing in the virus and creating a little pocket of infectious matter somewhere on a ward where non covid patients and staff are present. "
When you put it like that Charli it seems so obvious.
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"Covid19 testing only proves you did not have the virus on the day you were tested. Much like your cars MOT. So is it worth doing? I was tested on Thursday, but by the time I received my negative result on Friday, I could have caught it.
Just when I think I have read all the idiotic post's on along comes something that makes me sad for the future of humanity.
OP you should be charged the costs of the test in my opinion.
At least the Op believes the virus is real, that's a start.. "
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"Covid19 testing only proves you did not have the virus on the day you were tested. Much like your cars MOT. So is it worth doing? I was tested on Thursday, but by the time I received my negative result on Friday, I could have caught it."
This is true. Same as sti tests.
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"No contradiction.
It was only after I had the test that realised that it only really proved that I didn't have it at the actual time of testing, and nothing more.
Read the post above, there's more to testing than seeing if you have it.
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Only if the test is positive, obviously. |
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"Covid19 testing only proves you did not have the virus on the day you were tested. Much like your cars MOT. So is it worth doing? I was tested on Thursday, but by the time I received my negative result on Friday, I could have caught it."
Sorry if it's been said already but a positive test alerts others who've been in contact with you to self isolate, assuming the system works. |
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"No contradiction.
It was only after I had the test that realised that it only really proved that I didn't have it at the actual time of testing, and nothing more.
Read the post above, there's more to testing than seeing if you have it.
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Only if the test is positive, obviously. "
No. Because a negative test might mean you and your family could stop isolating if any of you had symptoms which led you to believe you might have covid, and therefore could return to work/school
Regardless, you wouldn't know unless you took the test, ergo how is testing pointless? I'm really unsure why that is so difficult to understand |
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By * Plus ECouple
over a year ago
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"No contradiction.
It was only after I had the test that realised that it only really proved that I didn't have it at the actual time of testing, and nothing more.
Read the post above, there's more to testing than seeing if you have it.
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Only if the test is positive, obviously.
No. Because a negative test might mean you and your family could stop isolating if any of you had symptoms which led you to believe you might have covid, and therefore could return to work/school
Regardless, you wouldn't know unless you took the test, ergo how is testing pointless? I'm really unsure why that is so difficult to understand"
I'm equally baffled as to how people don't get this.
To me, it's really simple and patently obvious.
Maybe the nanny state does have a lot to answer for by trying to make everyone's decisions for them.
It's take away the ability to use their grey matter.
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