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Why Are People Still Being Tested For Covid?
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What is the point? Its like testing people for flu now. The sooner the test kits are no longer free the better. This paranoia might then stop.
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Well from the end of this month you won't get a free lateral flow test so that, hopefully, should see the end to the nonsense.
It should have stopped at least three months ago. I know people who are testing themselves two or three times a week. When asked why, the only answers I can get are "to be on the safe side." Further probing elicits no sensible responses at all except that those taking the test "would probably isolate" if they tested positive.
In the last seven days around five million tests were undertaken in the UK. The only people that need testing are those who are ill enough to require medical treatment and then only to determine what treatment they need.
It should have stopped at least three months ago. I know people who are testing themselves two or three times a week. When asked why, the only answers I can get are "to be on the safe side." Further probing elicits no sensible responses at all except that those taking the test "would probably isolate" if they tested positive.
In the last seven days around five million tests were undertaken in the UK. The only people that need testing are those who are ill enough to require medical treatment and then only to determine what treatment they need.
//Are some contributors on here happy that they may be in an enclosed are with people who have Covid and couldn’t care less//
How would I ever know the medical status of those I'm sharing space with? I've behaved near enough normally whenever I could. I've been out and about whenever I can. I travel on trains, buses and tubes, use pubs, bars and restaurants and I've no idea whether those around me have the virus or not. I'm triple jabbed and that's all I can do.
I've tested just once which was because I had to on returning to the UK last October. Other than that I've not taken part in this nonsense. I don't expect people to test themselves for a disease which for the overwhelming majority of "sufferers" will see no significant symptoms whatsoever. I believe I may have had Covid round about November time. I certainly had most of the symptoms. I simply stayed in for a couple of days as I didn't feel too clever.
So to answer your question, When I'm around other people I've no idea which, if any, of a multitude of viral diseases they may be carrying. The only way to avoid contracting Covid is to wear a FFP3 face mask or remain indoors alone. I'm doing neither of those.
How would I ever know the medical status of those I'm sharing space with? I've behaved near enough normally whenever I could. I've been out and about whenever I can. I travel on trains, buses and tubes, use pubs, bars and restaurants and I've no idea whether those around me have the virus or not. I'm triple jabbed and that's all I can do.
I've tested just once which was because I had to on returning to the UK last October. Other than that I've not taken part in this nonsense. I don't expect people to test themselves for a disease which for the overwhelming majority of "sufferers" will see no significant symptoms whatsoever. I believe I may have had Covid round about November time. I certainly had most of the symptoms. I simply stayed in for a couple of days as I didn't feel too clever.
So to answer your question, When I'm around other people I've no idea which, if any, of a multitude of viral diseases they may be carrying. The only way to avoid contracting Covid is to wear a FFP3 face mask or remain indoors alone. I'm doing neither of those.
//In the last 7 days, 12000 people were admitted to hospital with covid.//
And your point is?
Are you suggesting that people should continue to test and isolate in the light of that figure? The spread of the virus cannot be prevented or significantly reduced. Everybody will be exposed to it.
We'll leave aside that large numbers of those are admitted with something else and coincidentally test positive for Covid once they're in there. Each year around 1.5m people are admitted to hospital in England & Wales. That's 30,000 a week. It's what it's there for.
And your point is?
Are you suggesting that people should continue to test and isolate in the light of that figure? The spread of the virus cannot be prevented or significantly reduced. Everybody will be exposed to it.
We'll leave aside that large numbers of those are admitted with something else and coincidentally test positive for Covid once they're in there. Each year around 1.5m people are admitted to hospital in England & Wales. That's 30,000 a week. It's what it's there for.
I don't think people should be testing on a regular basis but having just received notification that he's been in company with someone who has tested positive, my husband has just done his first test ever - but that's because we're expecting guests this weekend, one of whom falls into the extremely vulnerable category. I have never done one.
I have only tested twice and that was a travel requirement. If I describe what goes on in my workplace it gives an interesting snapshot scenario of why people keep testing. A positive test means stay off work for 10 days (used to be 14) and entire absence is counted as compassionate leave on full pay. Some staff have had 3 bouts over the 2 years. On the other hand phone in sick with a cold or flu and it counts towards sick days and potential trigger point for disciplinary action.
//In the last 7 days, 12000 people were admitted to hospital with covid.//
Nonsense.
""According to data for England, the number of people in hospital with Covid increased from 8,210 on 3 March to 11,346 on Thursday.""
and
""The highest admission rate was among those aged 85 and older.""
No Kidding?
and
""While rising infection levels in the community mean the number of people in hospital who have an “incidental” Covid infection is likely to be rising, the number of those who are being treated primarily for Covid rose from 3,445 on 3 March to 4,475 on 15 March, according to NHS England.""
If you do not understand statistics and figures it is best not to erroneously post facts pertaining to them.
Nonsense.
""According to data for England, the number of people in hospital with Covid increased from 8,210 on 3 March to 11,346 on Thursday.""
and
""The highest admission rate was among those aged 85 and older.""
No Kidding?
and
""While rising infection levels in the community mean the number of people in hospital who have an “incidental” Covid infection is likely to be rising, the number of those who are being treated primarily for Covid rose from 3,445 on 3 March to 4,475 on 15 March, according to NHS England.""
If you do not understand statistics and figures it is best not to erroneously post facts pertaining to them.
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