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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hubby is tested weekly at work, wondering if he will need to test twice a week on top of that? Wait and see what BJ says, I dont have a problem testing myself  |
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By *S2004Man
over a year ago
Bromsgrove |
I am doing it anyway. It takes about 5-10 minutes tops so I don’t see the harm, if I need to do that to go back to clubs etc where is the problem?
I understand there may be a different viewpoint with regards to resources but from a civil liberties and safety point of view I am all for it |
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"where will the time be found?"
Time to take the test ? It’s a quick couple of minutes of your morning routine. Do it first thing and then by the time you are showered, had breakfast your result is ready |
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"I do it twice a week anyway, they do need to put in a financial package though as some people are not testing as they cannot afford to be off work for two weeks "
Absolutely. It's in all of our interests to drive the pandemic down. |
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"where will the time be found?
Time to take the test ? It’s a quick couple of minutes of your morning routine. Do it first thing and then by the time you are showered, had breakfast your result is ready "
self testing? i see a flaw in that plan that possibly makes it pointless |
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"where will the time be found?
Time to take the test ? It’s a quick couple of minutes of your morning routine. Do it first thing and then by the time you are showered, had breakfast your result is ready
self testing? i see a flaw in that plan that possibly makes it pointless"
That is what is on offer and has been happening for the last six weeks.
Flaw people don’t do it, that’s their choice but it’s there for those that want to do it. |
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"If everyone tested twice a week and isolated if positive, we would bring cases down to near zero in just a fortnight  "
You have to wonder why this wasn't the tactic in the first place.
There is obviously the possibility that people will choose to "not" isolate or even test, but generally you would assume the majority will do as they're supposed to... We did end to send a whole year group home from school last week, because we had one child who's parents tested positive BUT still sent their child to school. It was only discovered because we have had several positive tests from within that year-group. |
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"If everyone tested twice a week and isolated if positive, we would bring cases down to near zero in just a fortnight
You have to wonder why this wasn't the tactic in the first place.
There is obviously the possibility that people will choose to "not" isolate or even test, but generally you would assume the majority will do as they're supposed to... We did end to send a whole year group home from school last week, because we had one child who's parents tested positive BUT still sent their child to school. It was only discovered because we have had several positive tests from within that year-group."
It's been shown that those in more deprived areas are less likely to test - possibly because they can't afford to isolate. That needs to be fixed. |
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"If everyone tested twice a week and isolated if positive, we would bring cases down to near zero in just a fortnight
You have to wonder why this wasn't the tactic in the first place.
There is obviously the possibility that people will choose to "not" isolate or even test, but generally you would assume the majority will do as they're supposed to... We did end to send a whole year group home from school last week, because we had one child who's parents tested positive BUT still sent their child to school. It was only discovered because we have had several positive tests from within that year-group.
It's been shown that those in more deprived areas are less likely to test - possibly because they can't afford to isolate. That needs to be fixed."
I agree, there should be at least a "furlough like" payment for anyone needing to isolate.
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"If everyone tested twice a week and isolated if positive, we would bring cases down to near zero in just a fortnight "
it's only taken over a year to figure that out. perhaps someone should mention it to boris |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If nothing else, these tests are providing the authorities with everybody's DNA profile. Something they would normally only be able to obtain if charged with an offence."
No they aren’t |
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By *obka3Couple
over a year ago
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"If everyone tested twice a week and isolated if positive, we would bring cases down to near zero in just a fortnight
it's only taken over a year to figure that out. perhaps someone should mention it to boris"
Which other countries have been doing this ? |
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"If nothing else, these tests are providing the authorities with everybody's DNA profile. Something they would normally only be able to obtain if charged with an offence."
No they aren't.
The tests are self administered, if you test positive you will then apply for a "Propper" test which is checked by a lab.
None of the tests are actually ideal for harvesting DNA anyway. The samples are collected from Mucus Membrains, these contain little to no DNA. If the wanted to collect DNA they would ask for blood tests or cheek swabs.
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"If everyone tested twice a week and isolated if positive, we would bring cases down to near zero in just a fortnight "
That's a big if there Bob.
And stopped the 20k a week untested hauliers crossing the Channel and the 100s of thousands a week air travellers. But yes... Its within our gift to close those down to very manageable numbers.
That would require a sensible plan, strong leadership, clear communication, a population who do as they need to, strong enforcement.
Hey we are still making slow progress.... Let's hope we make enough before winter returns in October... |
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"If everyone tested twice a week and isolated if positive, we would bring cases down to near zero in just a fortnight
it's only taken over a year to figure that out. perhaps someone should mention it to boris
Which other countries have been doing this ? "
I don't know. I do know that earlier in the year, Perth Western Australia had one or two cases and 60 000 people got themselves tested just in case. |
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"How about testing every day, 7 days a week for the rest of your lives, just to be sure like, cant be too careful."
I am on 5 tests a week and in fact last week required 7 days. I do pcr testing twice a week and LFT tests 3 times a week normally
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"If everyone tested twice a week and isolated if positive, we would bring cases down to near zero in just a fortnight "
Thats like a potential of 260 million tests over a two week period and would have to test all arrivals in the UK, great in principle but the logistics would be intense  |
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By *smCouple
over a year ago
Liskeard |
"If nothing else, these tests are providing the authorities with everybody's DNA profile. Something they would normally only be able to obtain if charged with an offence."
Impossible as the only info entered is a QR code and the result ! If at work It’s then binned with all the other tests done in the Hazardous waste.. or binned in your own home . |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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most high school kids are doing it anyway as well a lot of front line workers
ironically I've been working security on a pilot home test collection centre and its been quiet.. even my team haven't picked any up tho the council and bus drivers been picking them up and several factories have asked for bulk test kits but they need to order centrally
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"If nothing else, these tests are providing the authorities with everybody's DNA profile. Something they would normally only be able to obtain if charged with an offence."
If this was the case (which it isn't), why would it be the bad thing you seem to be phrasing it as? |
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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago
Birmingham |
"where will the time be found?
They take 30 minutes I believe? "
The testing part takes a couple of minutes to set up & swab. Then set your timer for 30 minutes & do whatever, check result when time is up, send via NHS app & jobs a good one.
Sitting watching a lateral flow test develop is not part of the test. |
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"If nothing else, these tests are providing the authorities with everybody's DNA profile. Something they would normally only be able to obtain if charged with an offence."
Not the at home lateral flow tests. |
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"How about testing every day, 7 days a week for the rest of your lives, just to be sure like, cant be too careful. I am on 5 tests a week and in fact last week required 7 days. I do pcr testing twice a week and LFT tests 3 times a week normally "
That’s expensive for someone! |
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"where will the time be found?
They take 30 minutes I believe? "
With the lateral flow at home test it takes only a minute to do the test, you don’t have to sit and stare at the test for 30 minutes whilst it works. You simply take the swab. Swill it in the extraction solution. Put 2 drops of the solution onto the pregnancy test device. Get on with life. 30 minutes or more later check if there is 1 line for negative or 2 lines for positive. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just orderd some to use at home on the government website, was easy enough! "
Only1 box though.. take trip to local collection.points as well.. stocked up for next 6 weeks at least |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just orderd some to use at home on the government website, was easy enough! "
Only1 box though.. take trip to local collection.points as well.. stocked up for next 6 weeks at least |
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"If nothing else, these tests are providing the authorities with everybody's DNA profile. Something they would normally only be able to obtain if charged with an offence."
They probably already have peoples DNA from blood tests taken at any time right from been a new born? |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
"If nothing else, these tests are providing the authorities with everybody's DNA profile. Something they would normally only be able to obtain if charged with an offence.
No they aren’t "
No they don't because you do the test and find out the results in 30 minutes and keep it you don't send it away this is a good move |
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Few people can afford to isolate has been the key failure of this regime, despite the shed load of money chucked around elsewhere.
People should have been given money to isolate that ensured they could afford to. It's a no brainer..
Testing is valuable if people do it and can afford to take appropriate steps if they are infected. If it's just the worried well doing it, we're missing the mark.
I think there could be use of these to give some people some confidence and to support appropriate engagement. As authorities won't know who gets a positive result unless someone reports them, it has limitations and I doubt few people will do twice weekly tests. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have ordered some but I won't be doing it twice a week.
The reason being is at the moment I am not really going out except occasionally to the local co-op so I would only use it if I'd been out with other people was going to go out with other people. |
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"If nothing else, these tests are providing the authorities with everybody's DNA profile. Something they would normally only be able to obtain if charged with an offence.
They probably already have peoples DNA from blood tests taken at any time right from been a new born? "
the heal prick test all new babies get... ( btw not saying that they are collecting DNA, just that all babies have it done and its recorded etc) |
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"How accurate are the actual tests though?
The lateral flow one has been called into question.
Is there not the risk that false positive results could put us back into lockdown?"
If you throw a positive flow test then you need to book a pcr test to confirm the positive |
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"Anyone watch the documentary where a lab was messing up tests.? That will need sorting out"
These twice weekly tests are completely done at home, not involving a lab. Positive results should then have you ordering a PCR test, which would be processed in a lab, whilst you isolate. This is an extension of what's done for thousands every day, for work etc |
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