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Why aren't we able to even get testing sorted out?

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Snog · 12/03/2020 11:15

If we can't even get testing organised properly in the UK then god help us when things really pick up speed.

Why aren't we testing everyone with symptoms? South Korea can
manage it so why can't we?

Meantime numbers are being under reported because people can't even get tested.

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bemoreeverything · 12/03/2020 11:17

I think you have answered your own question there. The lack of testing is almost certainly designed to keep the numbers down.

Gooseysgirl · 12/03/2020 11:21

Totally agree... I know of two people who have been waiting three days to be tested (they are self-isolating). I think the true number of people who have it is probably a lot higher (GP cousin agrees)

AudacityOfHope · 12/03/2020 11:25

The hospital near us has a testing site in the car park. Maybe NHS Scotland is different though.

bemoreeverything · 12/03/2020 11:26

Location of the site doesn't matter, it's the fact that the decision to test isn't being made in cases where you would almost certainly expect it to be made.

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