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To think no one is testing for Covid anymore?

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TwoTimesShoeShop · 24/04/2024 22:29

A work colleague has just messaged our team WhatsApp in a bit of a rant as they've got Covid. They are blaming it on someone who came into the office earlier this week with a blatant heavy cold thing. Colleague with cold is saying that they don't think it's Covid, but haven't tested and don't plan to, and that Covid colleague could have got it from anywhere.

It's now going into an argument about testing - a couple of people are still testing any time they get cold symptoms, but most are saying they won't bother. Covid colleague says we all need to test now as we were all in on Monday together for a meeting.

AIBU to think no one is testing anymore, and it's not necessary?

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SullyW · 24/04/2024 23:29

im really glad i tested as it made sense as to why i felt so fatigued. it was peace of mind in a way and meant my employer wont pressuring me to get back to work (i know employers shouldnt anyway but lets be honest, they often do)

im also really glad i tested because i work with people who are vulnerable to covid and of course i want to protect them

I didnt know this made me mentally ill 😂

Ilovecakey · 24/04/2024 23:29

Never did test or wear masks or take the jabs

YeahComeOnThen · 24/04/2024 23:28

StormingNorman · 24/04/2024 22:37

I think people only test now when they want to isolate from work 😂🤣😂

@StormingNorman
Oh how hilarious.

if only!

RhiWrites · 24/04/2024 23:27

I tested and isolated when I got it at end January. I have a friend with long covid and wouldn’t wish that on anyone.

Poshcatwithbigears · 24/04/2024 23:26

StormingNorman · 24/04/2024 22:37

I think people only test now when they want to isolate from work 😂🤣😂

This
But no,I don’t bother to test anymore. It’s just like a mild cold now for most.

checkedshirts · 24/04/2024 23:26

Why does testing make me a weirdo @MissBedelia

I don't need antivirals for a lot of illnesses - I do for shingles which is pretty obvious if it's present and covid which isn't - therefore I test.

YeahComeOnThen · 24/04/2024 23:25

Mammyloveswine · 24/04/2024 22:36

I wasn't even tested for covid when I was rushed to hospital via ambulance with pneumonia in January... no one is testing because it's now just a cold type illness

@Mammyloveswine

not for many of us, who have health issues & not for some who don't but have posted at just how ill they are.

iamnatalia83 · 24/04/2024 23:25

XenoBitch · 24/04/2024 22:39

Can you even buy tests now?

Yes Boots snd Superdrug

YeahComeOnThen · 24/04/2024 23:23

Newlychosencatservant · 24/04/2024 22:31

YANBU we are 4 years down the line now!

@Newlychosencatservant

price pf fish??

I have underlyings & 4 years on or not it'll still put me in hospital.

MissBedelia · 24/04/2024 23:21

Misthios · 24/04/2024 23:20

Or chest infections, chicken pox, measles, norovirus - any number of highly infectious illnesses which could make people very ill.

We used our common sense and didn't go and see granny in a care home or a friend having chemo if we were feeling ropey.

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Exactly

Misthios · 24/04/2024 23:20

Lesina · 24/04/2024 23:14

I’m delighted no one is testing anymore. Prior to 2020 we didn’t test for colds or flu.

Or chest infections, chicken pox, measles, norovirus - any number of highly infectious illnesses which could make people very ill.

We used our common sense and didn't go and see granny in a care home or a friend having chemo if we were feeling ropey.

Justkeepswiimming · 24/04/2024 23:19

Did one yesterday, due to my Mum messaging me to say she had it, and I've had a cough for a while. Not tested for ages prior to that thought. I'd forgotten what to do!

JulianFawcettMP · 24/04/2024 23:18

@MissBedelia and yet your limited intellect prevents you from coherently explaining why. Shouldn't be surprised. No adult with a brain uses the word weirdo

Longdueachange · 24/04/2024 23:17

We aren't testing either anymore. Covid now is just another standard virus that does the rounds. If I have a bad winter cold I've always avoided visiting older relatives. I actually now wear a mask when meeting with customers if i have a bad cold, which is a carried over from covid.

Lesina · 24/04/2024 23:14

I’m delighted no one is testing anymore. Prior to 2020 we didn’t test for colds or flu.

toastedcrumpetsrock · 24/04/2024 23:14

I don't test for work as policy is you go in anyway, if I'm unwell and visiting older relatives then I don't visit

MissBedelia · 24/04/2024 23:13

JulianFawcettMP · 24/04/2024 23:12

This makes you a weirdo according to @MissBedelia

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Yep

JulianFawcettMP · 24/04/2024 23:12

checkedshirts · 24/04/2024 23:09

I test because if I get covid I have to have iv antivirals. No one else tests in the family and we're certainly not shielding etc.

This makes you a weirdo according to @MissBedelia

JulianFawcettMP · 24/04/2024 23:11

@MissBedelia as I said I my previous post, many of us are asymptomatic with covid. So how would you know without testing?

I don't think that asymptomatic flu is common for example. Do you really not get that?

Galumphinggaloot · 24/04/2024 23:09

@TheChosenTwo

I think the idea is you test before visiting someone CEV even if you feel well as you might have symptomless covid and give it to them. But that's true of any illness and you can test for everything.

I agree with you.

According to PP there are thousands of people staying at home all the time like hermits, but what did they do before covid?

JulianFawcettMP · 24/04/2024 23:09

It's worth remembering that many people with covid can be asymptomatic. But the CEV person in their life might not be if they get it. So, given tested are available, why would you chance it? I

I only test in on those circumstances though

checkedshirts · 24/04/2024 23:09

I test because if I get covid I have to have iv antivirals. No one else tests in the family and we're certainly not shielding etc.

MissBedelia · 24/04/2024 23:08

JulianFawcettMP · 24/04/2024 23:04

@MissBedelia Nope. I suspect it's people who have up put up with you that struggle with life but that's not their fault.

If there is someone in your life who is CEV then a decent person would test before visiting. For example, my close family member with terminal cancer. How does testing make me a weirdo?

Because you could have many illnesses.

Just don’t visit if unwell, exercise common sense

TheChosenTwo · 24/04/2024 23:05

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I do agree with this in a way.
What did CEV people do before Covid and covid testing kits existed?
if they shielded before or only attended medical appointments then Covid hasn’t changed anything.
If you have the symptoms of Covid and are testing because you are planning on meeting someone who is vulnerable you drop your plans regardless surely. Otherwise if it isn’t Covid do you think “oh well, I don’t have Covid, I’ll go then.”?
If you’re unwell you just wouldn’t visit anyone that was vulnerable! Why would it matter if you ‘knew what you were dealing with’ or not?

No, I don’t test, and don’t know anyone who does. Other people testing still has no impact on my life whatsoever but I do wonder what CEV people did before Covid. Because Covid surely hasn’t changed anything for them if they’ve always had to be extra cautious.

NerrSnerr · 24/04/2024 23:04

I'm a nurse visiting care homes and I visit when feeling unwell as many of the care homes are still closing if they get positive Covid tests for staff or residents so I don't want to cause an outbreak. I'd WFH though unless too unwell to actually work.