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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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XenoBitch · 24/04/2024 22:39

Can you even buy tests now?

Misthios · 24/04/2024 22:39

Very rarely see anyone with a mask on any more either. Did see two women masked up in Ikea on Saturday afternoon and my first thought was if you have covid, or are vulnerable enough to think you need to wear a mask, what are you doing in Ikea on a Saturday afternoon?

Overthebow · 24/04/2024 22:39

I haven’t tested in a couple of years and don’t even know where to get tests anymore. I don’t know anyone that’s tests now.

Famfirst · 24/04/2024 22:38

People should definitely be testing and giving people a wide berth if they’re positive.

SullyW · 24/04/2024 22:38

I tested on Monday as i work with vulnerable people and I had a cold i couldn't shake....was shocked it was positive but I'm still glad to know as I won't be spreading it in work (also means employer takes you seriously for needing to work from home for a few days)

Pigeonqueen · 24/04/2024 22:37

Flopsythebunny · 24/04/2024 22:32

There are thousands of CEV people who are still testing, some are even still shielding completely or only going to medical appointments

This.

I am in a lot of complex health groups and this is very true.

StormingNorman · 24/04/2024 22:37

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

HeartandSeoul · 24/04/2024 22:37

My Dad has lymphoma, and several other health issues. He is due to start another round of chemo next month. We still test if we are meeting up, and especially if we have symptoms.

Deliadidit · 24/04/2024 22:37

YANBU - everyone is sick of covid and for the majority, whilst not pleasant, most will not become too unwell and make a good recovery.

However, I have CEV status and one of those poor sods that has to wear a mask whilst out in crowded places still (believe me i’m so sick of it!). If I was at your workplace and people were testing, I could at least make an informed decision of whether I attended or not, so I see this from all sides!

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

pelotonaddiction · 24/04/2024 22:36

Flopsythebunny · 24/04/2024 22:32

There are thousands of CEV people who are still testing, some are even still shielding completely or only going to medical appointments

That ^^
Still test if I feel unwell, can still get anti virals

SoupDragon · 24/04/2024 22:36

DS only tested last time he had Covid because we had the tests left over.

if we feel ill, we stay away from people. Just like before Covid.

Misthios · 24/04/2024 22:34

No we haven't tested for ages, at least 18 months. No tests left, no requirement to test.

ThisKookyBlueSnake · 24/04/2024 22:34

I still test. I like to know what I've got.

RampantIvy · 24/04/2024 22:33

DH did yesterday as he has a cold and had a GP appointment and didn't want to turn up at the surgery with covid. It was negative.

Flopsythebunny · 24/04/2024 22:32

There are thousands of CEV people who are still testing, some are even still shielding completely or only going to medical appointments

OutOfTheHouse · 24/04/2024 22:32

I tested a little while ago because I was feeling like crap and about to go on holiday. When I asked in the pharmacy for Covid tests the looked surprised and only had one box left.

Newlychosencatservant · 24/04/2024 22:31

YANBU we are 4 years down the line now!

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