To think no one is testing for Covid anymore?

[TwoTimesShoeShop]

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?

This makes you a weirdo according to @MissBedelia

Yep

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

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

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.

@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

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!

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.

Exactly

@Newlychosencatservant

price pf fish??

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

Yes Boots snd Superdrug

@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.

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.

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

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.

@StormingNorman
Oh how hilarious.

if only!

Never did test or wear masks or take the jabs

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 😂

Asymptomatic flu is actually really common.

also my brother in law had long covid/foggy head symptoms for over two years and couldnt work. no one would want that

Who said their masks didn't fit?

More than 1 million people in the UK are living with long Covid, including someone in my family. As previous poster mentioned, I would not wish that on anyone.
Those comparing it to a common cold are being ignorant. It can be debilitating and turn your life upside down.

@Overthebow

Shoe shop??

chemist or online - why is that not just common sense??

And patients having cancer treatment.
And carers caring for the vulnerable elderly.
And nurses looking after sick babies.
And many other reasons that might not affect you but greatly affect others.

You should try and get hold of a moron test.

I had to shield during covid, as I have a chronic lung condition, but I don't test now if I have a cold.
I just carry on as normal.